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  On this day in history albert Christoph Dies, composer   

1762  On February - 11 johann Tobias Krebs, composer, dies at 71   

1764  Marie-Joseph de Chénier, French poet (Cajus Graechus) on this day in history.   

1766  Stamp Act declared unconstitutional in Virginia on this day in history.   

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 this day in history.   

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 February - 11.   

1790  Society of Friends petitions Congress for abolition of slavery on this day in history.   

1790  On this day in history ignaz Assmayer, composer   

1793  Prussian troops occupy Venlo Netherlands on February - 11.   

1793  On February - 11 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 this day in history.   

1797  On February - 11 antoine Dauvergne, composer, dies at 83   

1800  The birth of Henry Fox Talbot, Pioneer of photography on this day in history.   

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 this day in history.   

1808  On February - 11 anthracite coal first burned as fuel, experimentally, Wilkes-Barre PA   

1808  Anthracite coal 1st burned as fuel, experimentally, Wilkes-Barre, Pa on this day in history.   

1809  On February - 11 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  On February - 11 loisa Puget, composer   

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 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 this day in history.   

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1377  King Ladislas of Naples (d. 1414) was born on this day in history.   

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

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

1506  Juliana van Stolberg, engraver of Nassau was born on this day in history.   

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

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

1568  On this day in history birth of honoré d'Urfé, French writer (d. 1625)   

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

0641  On February - 11 heraclius, emperor of Byzantium (610-641), dies at about 65   

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

0821  Benedict of Aniane, saint, dies on this day in history.   

0824  On February - 11 paschal I, Italian Pope (817-24), dies   

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 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 February - 11.