Who died on February 17

98 people with a Wikipedia article died on February 17, including Jovian (emperor), Mesrop Mashtots, Evermode of Ratzeburg. The list is in chronological order by year of death and spans all of documented history, from antiquity to the present day. For each person you find their occupation, the year and a link to the Wikipedia biography, where the full story and its sources can be read.

51 documented historical events happened on February 17, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: Myles Standish was elected the first commander of the militia of Plymouth Colony. On the same day, in another year: The United States ratifies the Treaty of Ghent – signed in late 1814 – formally ending the War of 1812. On Almanaccolo every event is listed in chronological order, grouped by century, and links to the Wikipedia article it comes from, so you can always read further or check the source. Alongside the events you find who was born and who died on this date, and which observances are celebrated around the world.