Page 2: Historical Events In February - 11

1752  Benjamin Franklin helps establish the Pennsylvania Hospital the nation's first hospital on this day in history.   

1752  On February - 11 pennsylvania Hospital, the 1st hospital in the US, opened   

1755  Albert Christoph Dies, composer on this day in history.   

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

1764  On this day in history marie-Joseph de Chénier, French poet (Cajus Graechus)   

1766  On this day in history 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 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  On this day in history jarena Lee, famous African   

1790  On February - 11 society of Friends petitions Congress for abolition of slavery   

1790  On this day in history ignaz Assmayer, composer   

1793  Prussian troops occupy Venlo Netherlands on February - 11.   

1793  Prussian troops occupy Venlo Neth on February - 11.   

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

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

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

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

1800  William Henry Fox Talbot, Wiltshire England, photographic pioneer on February - 11.   

1802  On this day in history lydia Maria Child, US, author/abolitionist (Juvenile Miscellany)   

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 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  Robert Fulton patents steamboat on February - 11.   

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

1810  Loisa Puget, composer on February - 11.   

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 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 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 this day in history.   

1814  Norway's independence proclaimed on February - 11.   

1818  Chile proclaims independance on February - 11.   

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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 this day in history.   

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

1506  On February - 11 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  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  William Carstares, Scottish minister (d. 1715) was born on this day in history.   

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  On this day in history benedict of Aniane, saint, dies   

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  Death of Minamoto no Yoshitomo, Japanese general (b. 1123) on February - 11.   

1503  On February - 11 elizabeth of York, Consort of King Henry VII, dies on 38th birthday