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1747 in Germany

Explore 4 historical events and records for Germany in 1747.

Historical records for Germany in 1747

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Discovery of Sugar

Marggraf, Andreas Sigismund · Science / Chemistry

Discovers that beets & carrots contain small amounts of sugar

Musical Offering Published

Bach, Johann Sebastian · Leipzig · Arts / Classical Music

Bach published The Musical Offering based on a theme supplied by Frederick II.

Thoughts on the True Estimation of Living Forces

Kant, Immanuel · Konigsberg · Philosopher · Humanities / Philosophy

Kant publishes Thoughts on the True Estimation of Living Forces, his first book.

Visits Frederick the Great

Bach, Johann Sebastian · Leipzig · Arts / Classical Music

Bach visited the court of Frederick II in Potsdam.

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