On February 27, history records 50 notable events, 217 famous births and 74 deaths, spanning the years 380 to 1782.
Events on this day include: Edict of Thessalonica: Emperor Theodosius I and his co-emperors Gratian and Valentinian II, declare their wish that all Roman citizens convert to trinitarian... (380); The University of Constantinople is founded by Emperor Theodosius II at the urging of his wife Aelia Eudocia. (425).
Notable people born on February 27 include Constantine the Great (272), Alberto d'Este, Marquis of Ferrara (1343), Ruprecht of the Palatinate (Archbishop of Cologne) (1427).
Notable figures who died on this day include Pepin of Landen (640), Conrad, Duke of Thuringia (906), Theophylact of Constantinople (956).
Events on 27 February 50
See all →Edict of Thessalonica: Emperor Theodosius I and his co-emperors Gratian and Valentinian II, declare their wish that all Roman citizens convert to trinitarian Christianity.
The University of Constantinople is founded by Emperor Theodosius II at the urging of his wife Aelia Eudocia.
Abaoji, a Khitan chieftain, is enthroned as Emperor Taizu, establishing the Liao dynasty in northern China.
The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Lords of the Congregation of Scotland.
Sweden and Russia sign the Treaty of Stolbovo, ending the Ingrian War and shutting Russia out of the Baltic Sea.
Yuan Chonghuan is appointed Governor of Liaodong, after he led the Chinese into a great victory against the Manchurians under Nurhaci.
American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in North Carolina breaks up a Loyalist militia.
American Revolutionary War: The House of Commons of Great Britain votes against further war in America.
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Birthdays on 27 February 217
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Deaths on 27 February 74
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