What Happened In February 1685 In History

Historical Events for February, 1685

• 6th » James II of England and VII of Scotland becomes British monarchy e.g King upon the death of his brother Charles II of England e.g Charles II.

Famous Birthdays on February in 1685

• 8th » Charles-Jean-François Hénault, French historian (d. 1770)
• 10th » Aaron Hill (writer) called Aaron Hill, English playwright (d. 1750)
• 23rd » George Frideric Handel, German-English composer (d. 1759)

Famous Deaths for February 1685

• 6th » Charles II of England (b. 1630)
• 24th » Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Carlisle, English politician (b. 1629)

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