Historical Events
- Feb 4 Maximilian I assumes imperial title without being crowned
- Feb 6 Maximilian I proclaimed Holy Roman Emperor, 1st Emperor in centuries not to be crowned by the Pope
Famous Deaths
- Feb 4 Conrad Celtes, German humanist scholar and manuscript thief, dies at 49
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