February 11th in History

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On February 11th in 55 Tiberius Claudius Caesar Britannicus, heir to the Roman Emperorship, dies under mysterious circumstances in Rome. This clears the way for Nero to become Emperor.

On February 11th in 385 Siricius, bishop of Tarragona, elected as Bishop of Rome; first to style himself Pope

On February 11th in 1531 Henry VIII recognised as supreme head of Church in England following the schism with Rome

On February 11th in 1543 Battle at Wayna Daga: Ethiopian/Portuguese troops beat Muslim army

On February 11th in 1752 The Pennsylvania Hospital opened as the very first hospital in America

On February 11th in 1766 Stamp Act declared unconstitutional in Virginia

On February 11th in 1768 Samuel Adams letter, circulates around American colonies, opposing Townshend Act taxes

On February 11th in 1776 In Georgia, British Royal Governor Sir James Wright escaped from his residence in Savannah. He was taken into custody on January 18 and placed under house arrest by Patriots.

On February 11th in 1790 Society of Friends petitions Congress for abolition of slavery

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