births
February 17, 1519
Francis, French Grand Chamberlain (died 1563)
François, Duke of Guise
François de Lorraine, 2nd Duke of Guise, 1st Prince of Joinville, and 1st Duke of Aumale, was a French general and statesman. A prominent leader during the Italian War of 1551–1559 and French Wars of Religion, he was assassinated during the siege of Orleans in 1563.
February 17
February 17 is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 317 days remain until the end of the year.