Births on February 14

Valentine Greatrakes

Born on February 14, 1628

Valentine Greatrakes, Irish faith healer (d. 1683)

Valentine Greatrakes (14 February 1628 – 28 November 1682), also known as "Greatorex" or "The Stroker", was an Irish faith healer who toured England in 1666, claiming to cure people by the laying on of hands.

References

Valentine Greatrakes

Choose Another Date

Events on 1628

23 Aug

John Felton (assassin)
George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham, is assassinated by John Felton.
6 Sep

Massachusetts Bay Colony
Puritans settle Salem which became part of Massachusetts Bay Colony.
28 Oct

Siege of La Rochelle
French Wars of Religion: The Siege of La Rochelle, which had lasted for 14 months, ends with the surrender of the Huguenots.

Births on February 14

Valentine Greatrakes

Born on February 14, 1628

References

Choose Another Date

Events on 1628

John Felton (assassin)

Massachusetts Bay Colony

Siege of La Rochelle