Historical Events
University of Leiden
Feb 8 University of Leiden established by William I of Orange, given the motto "Praesidium Libertatis" (oldest university in Netherlands)
Event of Interest
Feb 13 Henry III of France is crowned at Rheims
Famous Birthdays
- Feb 4 Pierre de Bérulle, French cardinal and mystic (founded Congregation of the French Oratory), born in Cérilly, France (d. 1629)
Famous Weddings
Henry III of France
Feb 13 Henry III of France marries Louise de Lorraine-Vaudémont.
Famous Deaths
- Feb 21 Claude of Valois, French princess. second daughter of King Henry II of France and Catherine de' Medici, dies in childbirth at 27
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey