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 this day in history pennsylvania Hospital, the 1st hospital in the US, opened   

1755  Albert Christoph Dies, composer on February - 11.   

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

1764  Marie-Joseph de Chénier, French poet (Cajus Graechus) on February - 11.   

1766  Stamp Act declared unconstitutional in Virginia on February - 11.   

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

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 this day in history.   

1783  Jarena Lee, famous African on this day in history.   

1790  Society of Friends petitions Congress for abolition of slavery on February - 11.   

1790  Ignaz Assmayer, composer on February - 11.   

1793  Prussian troops occupy Venlo Netherlands on February - 11.   

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

1794  First session of US Senate open to the public on this day in history.   

1794  On this day in history 1st session of US Senate open to the public   

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

1800  On this day in history the birth of Henry Fox Talbot, Pioneer of photography   

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

1802  Lydia Maria Child, US, author/abolitionist (Juvenile Miscellany) on February - 11.   

1806  On this day in history vicente Martin y Soler, composer, dies at 51   

1808  Anthracite coal first burned as fuel, experimentally, Wilkes-Barre PA on this day in history.   

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

1809  Robert Fulton patents the steamboat on February - 11.   

1809  Robert Fulton patents steamboat on February - 11.   

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

1810  On this day in history loisa Puget, composer   

1811  On February - 11 president Madison prohibits trade with Britain for 3rd time in 4 years   

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 this day in history mass Gov Gerry signs a redistricting bill-1st "gerrymander"   

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

1814  Norway's independence proclaimed on February - 11.   

1818  Chile proclaims independance on February - 11.   

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1377  On February - 11 birth of king Ladislas of Naples (d. 1414)   

1380  On this day in history birth of gianfrancesco Poggio Bracciolini, Italy, humanist   

1465  On February - 11 birth of elizabeth of York, London, Consort of King Henry VII   

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 February - 11.   

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

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

0641  Heraclius, emperor of Byzantium (610-641), dies at about 65 on this day in history.   

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

0821  On this day in history 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 this day in history.   

1141  Hugo of St-Victor, philosopher/theologist/mystic, dies on February - 11.   

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 February - 11.