births
February 17, 1820
Henri Vieuxtemps, Belgian violinist and composer (died 1881)
Henri Vieuxtemps
Henri François Joseph Vieuxtemps was a Belgian composer and violinist. He occupies an important place in the history of the violin as a prominent exponent of the Franco-Belgian violin school during the mid-19th century. He is also known for playing what is now known as the Vieuxtemps Guarneri del Gesù, a violin of superior workmanship.
February 17
February 17 is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 317 days remain until the end of the year.