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  Pennsylvania Hospital, the 1st hospital in the US, opened on February - 11.   

1755  On this day in history albert Christoph Dies, composer   

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  Samuel Adams letter, circulates around American colonies, opposing Townshend Act taxes on this day in history.   

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 February - 11.   

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

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 February - 11.   

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

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  Antoine Dauvergne, composer, dies at 83 on February - 11.   

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

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

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

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

1809  Robert Fulton patents the steamboat on this day in history.   

1809  Robert Fulton patents steamboat on February - 11.   

1810  Napoleon marries Marie-Louise of Austria on February - 11.   

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 February - 11.   

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  Mass Gov Gerry signs a redistricting bill-1st "gerrymander" on February - 11.   

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

1814  On February - 11 norway's independence proclaimed   

1818  On February - 11 chile proclaims independance   

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

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

1465  Elizabeth of York, London, Consort of King Henry VII was born on February - 11.   

1506  On this day in history 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  John Wtenbogaert, remonstrants theologist was born on this day in history.   

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

1649  William Carstares, Scottish minister (d. 1715) was born on February - 11.   

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

0731  On February - 11 gregory II, Greek-Syrian Pope, dies   

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

0824  On this day in history paschal I, Italian Pope (817-24), dies   

0867  On this day in history theodora, the Saint, beauty queen/empress of Byzantine, dies   

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.