Famous Deaths
- Willem van Afflighem, Flemish poet and abbot St Truiden, dies at about 86
1297 Highlights
About April 17, 1297
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 725 years, 1 month and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
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