Who died on February 4

82 people with a Wikipedia article died on February 4, including Septimius Severus, Rabanus Maurus, Antonio del Pollaiuolo. 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.

45 documented historical events happened on February 4, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: Emperor Taizu (pictured) came to power, initiating the Song dynasty of China that eventually lasted for more than three centuries. On the same day, in another year: A strong earthquake struck the eastern coast of Sicily, causing at least 15,000 deaths. 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.