Page 2: 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 this day in history albert Christoph Dies, composer   

1762  Johann Tobias Krebs, composer, dies at 71 on this day in history.   

1764  On February - 11 marie-Joseph de Chénier, French poet (Cajus Graechus)   

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

1768  On this day in history 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 this day in history 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 this day in history.   

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

1793  On February - 11 prussian troops occupy Venlo Neth   

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  Antoine Dauvergne, composer, dies at 83 on this day in history.   

1800  The birth of Henry Fox Talbot, Pioneer of photography on February - 11.   

1800  William Henry Fox Talbot, Wiltshire England, photographic pioneer on this day in history.   

1802  Lydia Maria Child, US, author/abolitionist (Juvenile Miscellany) on this day in history.   

1806  Vicente Martin y Soler, composer, dies at 51 on this day in history.   

1808  On this day in history anthracite coal first burned as fuel, experimentally, Wilkes-Barre PA   

1808  On this day in history anthracite coal 1st burned as fuel, experimentally, Wilkes-Barre, Pa   

1809  On February - 11 robert Fulton patents the steamboat   

1809  Robert Fulton patents steamboat on this day in history.   

1810  On February - 11 napoleon marries Marie-Louise of Austria   

1810  Loisa Puget, composer on February - 11.   

1811  On February - 11 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  On February - 11 mass Gov Gerry signs a redistricting bill-1st "gerrymander"   

1812  Alexander Hamilton Stephens, Vice Pres (Confederacy), died in 1883 on February - 11.   

1814  Norway's independence proclaimed on February - 11.   

1818  On this day in history chile proclaims independance   

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1377  On this day in history birth of king Ladislas of Naples (d. 1414)   

1380  Gianfrancesco Poggio Bracciolini, Italy, humanist was born on February - 11.   

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

1506  Juliana van Stolberg, engraver of Nassau was born on February - 11.   

1535  Gregory XIV, [Niccolo Sfondrati], Roman Catholic pope (1590-91) was born on this day in history.   

1557  On this day in history birth of john Wtenbogaert, remonstrants theologist   

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

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

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

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