Famous Deaths
- Ernest of Bavaria, Prince-elector-archbishop of the Archbishopric of Cologne, dies at 57
- Jodocus Hondius, Flemish cartoonist and mathematician, dies at 48
1612 Highlights
About February 17, 1612
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 411 years, 1 month and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
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