Events in History Historic Event Feb 1 French King Louis XIV limits freedom of religion The Sun King of France Louis XIV Deaths in History Feb 3 Catharina Questiers, Dutch poet (Friend of Abandoned Child), dies at 31 Feb 23 Lieuwe van Aitzema, Dutch historian (Matters of State & War), dies at 68 1668 Pure History by Year 1670 Historical Figures Authors Civil Rights Activists Inventors Kings Revolutionaries Scientists