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

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 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 February - 11 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 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 February - 11.   

1790  On this day in history society of Friends petitions Congress for abolition of slavery   

1790  On this day in history ignaz Assmayer, composer   

1793  On this day in history prussian troops occupy Venlo Netherlands   

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

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

1808  On February - 11 anthracite coal 1st burned as fuel, experimentally, Wilkes-Barre, Pa   

1809  On this day in history robert Fulton patents the steamboat   

1809  Robert Fulton patents steamboat on this day in history.   

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  On this day in history pres Madison prohibits trade with Britain for 3rd time in 4 years   

1812  On February - 11 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  Mass Gov Gerry signs a redistricting bill-1st "gerrymander" on February - 11.   

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

1814  Norway's independence proclaimed on this day in history.   

1818  Chile proclaims independance on February - 11.   

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

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

0731  Gregory II, Greek-Syrian Pope, dies on this day in history.   

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  Hugo of St-Victor, philosopher/theologist/mystic, dies on February - 11.   

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