What Happened In February 1709 In History

Historical Events for February, 1709

• 2nd » Alexander Selkirk is rescued after being shipwrecked on a desert island, inspiring the book 'Robinson Crusoe' by Daniel Defoe.

Famous Birthdays on February in 1709

• 24th » Jacques de Vaucanson, French engineer (d. 1782)

Famous Deaths for February 1709

• 8th » Giuseppe Torelli, Italian violinist and composer (b. 1658)
• 9th » François Louis, Prince of Conti (b. 1664)
• 19th » Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, Japanese shogun (b. 1646)

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