What Happened in February 1731

Historical Events

"Poro"

Feb 2 George Frideric Handel's opera "Poro" premieres at the King's Theatre in London, England

Famous Birthdays

  • Feb 25 Simon Stijl, Frisian physician and writer, born in Harlingen (d. 1804)

Famous Deaths

  • Feb 20 Friederich Karl Erbach, German composer, dies at 50
  • Feb 22 Frederik Ruysch, Dutch anatomist and botanist (developed techniques for preserving specimens), dies at 92
  • Feb 27 Angelo Predieri, Italian composer, dies at about 76