Page 2: Historical Events In February - 11

1752  On this day in history 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  Albert Christoph Dies, composer on February - 11.   

1762  Johann Tobias Krebs, composer, dies at 71 on February - 11.   

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  Samuel Adams letter, circulates around American colonies, opposing Townshend Act taxes on February - 11.   

1776  Joannis Capodistrias, Greek governor of Troezen (1827-31) on February - 11.   

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

1783  On February - 11 jarena Lee, famous African   

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

1790  On this day in history ignaz Assmayer, composer   

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

1793  On this day in history prussian troops occupy Venlo Neth   

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 February - 11 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  On this day in history anthracite coal first burned as fuel, experimentally, Wilkes-Barre PA   

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

1809  On February - 11 robert Fulton patents the steamboat   

1809  On this day in history robert Fulton patents steamboat   

1810  Napoleon marries Marie-Louise of Austria on this day in history.   

1810  Loisa Puget, composer on February - 11.   

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

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

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 this day in history.   

1812  On February - 11 mass Gov Gerry signs a redistricting bill-1st "gerrymander"   

1812  Alexander Hamilton Stephens, Vice Pres (Confederacy), died in 1883 on this day in history.   

1814  Norway's independence proclaimed on February - 11.   

1818  Chile proclaims independance on this day in history.   

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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 February - 11.   

1506  On February - 11 birth of juliana van Stolberg, engraver of Nassau   

1535  On this day in history birth of gregory XIV, [Niccolo Sfondrati], Roman Catholic pope (1590-91)   

1557  On February - 11 birth of john Wtenbogaert, remonstrants theologist   

1568  Honoré d'Urfé, French writer (d. 1625) was born on this day in history.   

1649  On this day in history birth of william Carstares, Scottish minister (d. 1715)   

0641  On this day in history heraclius, emperor of Byzantium (610-641), dies at about 65   

0731  Gregory II, Greek-Syrian Pope, dies on this day in history.   

0821  On this day in history benedict of Aniane, saint, dies   

0824  Paschal I, Italian Pope (817-24), dies on February - 11.   

0867  Theodora, the Saint, beauty queen/empress of Byzantine, dies on this day in history.   

1141  On February - 11 hugo of St-Victor, philosopher/theologist/mystic, dies   

1160  Death of Minamoto no Yoshitomo, Japanese general (b. 1123) on this day in history.   

1503  Elizabeth of York, Consort of King Henry VII, dies on 38th birthday on February - 11.