Births on November 17

Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst Muhlenberg, American pastor and botanist (d. 1815)

Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst Muhlenberg (17 November 1753 – 23 May 1815) was an American clergyman and botanist.

17 Feb

Gregorian calendar
In Sweden February 17 is followed by March 1 as the country moves from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar.