Births on February 27

Francis II, Duke of Lorraine

Born on February 27, 1572

Francis II, Duke of Lorraine (d. 1632)

Francis II (François de Lorraine; 27 February 1572 – 14 October 1632) was the son of Charles III, Duke of Lorraine and Claude of Valois. He was Duke of Lorraine briefly in 1625, quickly abdicating in favour of his son.

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Events on 1572

16 Jan

Ridolfi plot
Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk is tried for treason for his part in the Ridolfi plot to restore Catholicism in England.
1 Apr

Capture of Brielle
In the Eighty Years' War, the Watergeuzen capture Brielle from the Seventeen Provinces, gaining the first foothold on land for what would become the Dutch Republic.
18 Aug

Henry IV of France
Marriage in Paris, France, of the Huguenot King Henry III of Navarre to Margaret of Valois, in a supposed attempt to reconcile Protestants and Catholics.
23 Aug

St. Bartholomew's Day massacre
French Wars of Religion: Mob violence against thousands of Huguenots in Paris results in the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre.

Births on February 27

Francis II, Duke of Lorraine

Born on February 27, 1572

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Events on 1572

Ridolfi plot

Capture of Brielle

Henry IV of France

St. Bartholomew's Day massacre