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 this day in history.   

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

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

1766  On February - 11 stamp Act declared unconstitutional in Virginia   

1768  On this day in history 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 February - 11 on this day in 1778, some 300 people visit Voltaire following his return to Paris. Voltaire had been in exile for 28 years   

1783  On this day in history jarena Lee, famous African   

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

1790  On this day in history ignaz Assmayer, composer   

1793  On this day in history prussian troops occupy Venlo Netherlands   

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 February - 11 1st session of US Senate open to the public   

1797  Antoine Dauvergne, composer, dies at 83 on this day in history.   

1800  On February - 11 the birth of Henry Fox Talbot, Pioneer of photography   

1800  On this day in history 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  Anthracite coal first burned as fuel, experimentally, Wilkes-Barre PA on February - 11.   

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

1809  Robert Fulton patents the steamboat on February - 11.   

1809  On February - 11 robert Fulton patents steamboat   

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

1810  Loisa Puget, composer on this day in history.   

1811  On this day in history 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  On this day in history massachusetts Governor Elbridge Gerry signs a law that redistricts the state to the advantage of his party, causing opponents to coin the term gerrymandering.   

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  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 this day in history.   

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

1535  On February - 11 birth of gregory XIV, [Niccolo Sfondrati], Roman Catholic pope (1590-91)   

1557  John Wtenbogaert, remonstrants theologist was born on this day in history.   

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

0731  On this day in history gregory II, Greek-Syrian Pope, dies   

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

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

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

1141  On this day in history hugo of St-Victor, philosopher/theologist/mystic, dies   

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 this day in history.