February 27

February 27 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1567, 1622, 425, 1812. Violent events and crimes are left off. Each line is a small true thing to ask about, not a whole lesson. February 29 is included so a leap-day birthday still has a page. Walk with the previous and next links, or open the February hub for the rest of the month.

• In 1567, William Alabaster was born. William became known as english poet.
• In 1622, Carel Fabritius was born. Carel became known as dutch painter.
• In 425, the University of Constantinople is founded by Emperor Theodosius II at the urging of his wife Aelia Eudocia.
• In 1812, poet Lord Byron gives his first address as a member of the House of Lords, in defense of Luddite violence against Industrialism in his home county of…

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