Historical Events
- Feb 8 Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, leads an unsuccessful revolt in London against Queen Elizabeth
- Feb 13 Fleet of five British East India Company vessels departs on their 1st voyage from London, led by Sir James John Lancaster commanding the "Red Dragon"; journey takes nearly 16 months
- Feb 25 Robert Devereux, English 2nd Earl of Essex, executed for treason against the Crown of England
Famous Deaths
- Feb 25 Robert Devereux, English 2nd Earl of Essex, beheaded at the Tower of London at 35
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