February 9 in History
February 9 is the birthday of Ryan Coleman-Williams (2007) and the anniversary of the death of Tom Robbins (2025). Below are famous birthdays, deaths for February 9, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.

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Honorius II, pope of the Catholic Church was born in 1060, while Ono no Michikaze, Japanese calligrapher died in 966.

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Famous people born on February 9
Famous people who died on February 9


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Editor's picks
Born on February 9
- 1060 — Honorius II, pope of the Catholic Church (died 1130)
- 1274 — Louis of Toulouse, French bishop (died 1297)
- 1313 — Maria of Portugal, Queen of Castile, Portuguese infanta (died 1357)
Died on February 9
- 966 — Ono no Michikaze, Japanese calligrapher (born 894)
- 967 — Sayf al-Dawla, emir of Aleppo (born 916)
- 978 — Luitgarde, duchess consort of Normandy
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for February 9
Quick answers
Who was born on February 9? Ryan Coleman-Williams (2007), Cooper DeJean (2003), Jalen Green (2002).
Who died on February 9? Tom Robbins (2025), Johnny Raper (2022), Chick Corea (2021).
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