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Michael IX Palaiologos, Byzantine emperor was born in 1277, while Proclus, Greek mathematician and philosopher died in 485.
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Born on April 17
- 1277 — Michael IX Palaiologos, Byzantine emperor (died 1320)
- 1455 — Andrea Gritti, Doge of Venice (died 1538)
- 1497 — Pedro de Valdivia, Spanish conquistador, conquered northern Chile (died 1553)
Died on April 17
- 485 — Proclus, Greek mathematician and philosopher (born 412)
- 617 — Donnán of Eigg, Irish priest and saint
- 648 — Xiao, empress of the Sui dynasty
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for April 17
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