Historical Events In February - 11

1752  On February - 11 benjamin Franklin helps establish the Pennsylvania Hospital the nation's first hospital.   

1752  On February - 11 pennsylvania Hospital, the 1st hospital in the US, opened   

1755  On February - 11 albert Christoph Dies, composer   

1762  On this day in history johann Tobias Krebs, composer, dies at 71   

1764  On this day in history marie-Joseph de Chénier, French poet (Cajus Graechus)   

1766  On February - 11 stamp Act declared unconstitutional in Virginia   

1768  On February - 11 samuel Adams letter, circulates around American colonies, opposing Townshend Act taxes   

1776  On this day in history joannis Capodistrias, Greek governor of Troezen (1827-31)   

1778  On February - 11 on this day in 1778, some 300 people visit Voltaire following his return to Paris. Voltaire had been in exile for 28 years   

1783  Jarena Lee, famous African on February - 11.   

1790  On this day in history society of Friends petitions Congress for abolition of slavery   

1790  Ignaz Assmayer, composer on February - 11.   

1793  Prussian troops occupy Venlo Netherlands on this day in history.   

1793  Prussian troops occupy Venlo Neth on February - 11.   

1794  First session of US Senate open to the public on February - 11.   

1794  1st session of US Senate open to the public on February - 11.   

1797  On this day in history antoine Dauvergne, composer, dies at 83   

1800  On February - 11 the birth of Henry Fox Talbot, Pioneer of photography   

1800  On February - 11 william Henry Fox Talbot, Wiltshire England, photographic pioneer   

1802  On February - 11 lydia Maria Child, US, author/abolitionist (Juvenile Miscellany)   

1806  Vicente Martin y Soler, composer, dies at 51 on February - 11.   

1808  Anthracite coal first burned as fuel, experimentally, Wilkes-Barre PA on February - 11.   

1808  Anthracite coal 1st burned as fuel, experimentally, Wilkes-Barre, Pa on February - 11.   

1809  On this day in history robert Fulton patents the steamboat   

1809  Robert Fulton patents steamboat on February - 11.   

1810  On this day in history napoleon marries Marie-Louise of Austria   

1810  Loisa Puget, composer on this day in history.   

1811  On this day in history president Madison prohibits trade with Britain for 3rd time in 4 years   

1811  Pres Madison prohibits trade with Britain for 3rd time in 4 years on this day in history.   

1812  Massachusetts Governor Elbridge Gerry signs a law that redistricts the state to the advantage of his party, causing opponents to coin the term gerrymandering on February - 11.   

1812  Mass Gov Gerry signs a redistricting bill-1st "gerrymander" on this day in history.   

1812  On February - 11 alexander Hamilton Stephens, Vice Pres (Confederacy), died in 1883   

1814  Norway's independence proclaimed on this day in history.   

1818  Chile proclaims independance on February - 11.   

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1377  King Ladislas of Naples (d. 1414) was born on February - 11.   

1380  On February - 11 birth of gianfrancesco Poggio Bracciolini, Italy, humanist   

1465  Elizabeth of York, London, Consort of King Henry VII was born on this day in history.   

1506  On this day in history birth of juliana van Stolberg, engraver of Nassau   

1535  Gregory XIV, [Niccolo Sfondrati], Roman Catholic pope (1590-91) was born on February - 11.   

1557  John Wtenbogaert, remonstrants theologist was born on this day in history.   

1568  Honoré d'Urfé, French writer (d. 1625) was born on February - 11.   

1649  On February - 11 birth of william Carstares, Scottish minister (d. 1715)   

0641  Heraclius, emperor of Byzantium (610-641), dies at about 65 on February - 11.   

0731  Gregory II, Greek-Syrian Pope, dies on February - 11.   

0821  On February - 11 benedict of Aniane, saint, dies   

0824  Paschal I, Italian Pope (817-24), dies on this day in history.   

0867  Theodora, the Saint, beauty queen/empress of Byzantine, dies on February - 11.   

1141  Hugo of St-Victor, philosopher/theologist/mystic, dies on this day in history.   

1160  On February - 11 death of minamoto no Yoshitomo, Japanese general (b. 1123)   

1503  Elizabeth of York, Consort of King Henry VII, dies on 38th birthday on this day in history.