Famous Birthdays
- Feb 6 Antoine Arnauld, French Roman Catholic theologian and philosopher and mathematician, born in Paris, France (d. 1694)
- Feb 7 Thomas Killigrew, English dramatist and humorist (leader of the King's Men), born in London, England (d. 1683)
- Feb 8 Samuel Butler, English poet and satirist (Hudibras), born in Strensham, England (d. 1680) [date baptized]
- Feb 16 Paul de Chomedey de Maosonneuve, French military officer (founder and head of religious mission Fort Ville-Marie - later Montreal), baptized at Neuville-sur-Vanne, France (d. 1676) [1]
- Feb 22 George Digby, 2nd Earl of Bristol, English statesman, baptized in Madrid, Spain (d. 1677)
- Feb 28 John Pearson, English theologian (d. 1686)
Famous Deaths
- Feb 6 Christopher Clavius, German Jesuit calendar reformer, dies (birth date unknown)
- Feb 17 Ernest of Bavaria, Prince-elector-archbishop of the Archbishopric of Cologne, dies at 57
- Feb 17 Jodocus Hondius, Flemish cartographer and engraver (publicized Drake's voyage, restored Mercator's reputation), dies at 48
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