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Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy was born in 1342, while Theodosius I, Roman emperor died in 395.
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Born on January 17
- 1342 — Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy (died 1404)
- 1429 — Antonio del Pollaiuolo, Italian artist (diedc. 1498)
- 1463 — Frederick III, Elector of Saxony (died 1525)
Died on January 17
- 395 — Theodosius I, Roman emperor (born 347)
- 644 — Sulpitius the Pious, French bishop and saint
- 764 — Joseph of Freising, German bishop
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for January 17
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