What Happened in February 1557

Historical Events

  • Feb 27 Osep Gregoriwich Napea, the 1st Russian ambassador to England, arrives in London

Famous Birthdays

  • Feb 11 John Wtenbogaert, Dutch theologist (Kerckelicke history), born in at Utrecht (d. 1644)
  • Feb 15 Alfonso Fontanelli, Italian composer (Ferrara school), born in Reggio nell'Emilia, Duchy of Modena and Reggio (d. 1622)
  • Feb 24 Matthias, Holy Roman emperor (1612-19), born in Vienna, Austria (d. 1619)