Famous Deaths
- Anne "Ninon" de l'Enclos, French patron of the arts, courtesan and writer, dies at 84
1705 Highlights
About October 17, 1705
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 317 years, 5 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
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