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1792 in Germany

Explore 10 historical events and records for Germany in 1792.

Historical records for Germany in 1792

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February

Mobilization

Frederick William II ยท Paris ยท Revolution / Revolution of Germany

Takes advantage of chaos in France to mobilize the Austro-Prussian troops

June

Declaration of War

Frederick II ยท Berlin ยท House / House of Hohenzollern

Prussia declares war on France against the anti-monarchism of the Legislative Assembly

August

Invasion of France

Ferdinand ยท Revolution / Revolution of Germany

Brunswick leads an Allied Army into France

September

Battle of Valmy

Karl Wihelm ยท Valmy ยท Revolution / Revolution of Germany

Withdraws Allied forces back into Germany

Battle of Valmy

Karl Wilhelm of Brunswick ยท Valmy ยท Revolution / Revolution of Germany

Defeated by General Dumouriez & forced back across the Prussian border

December

Capture of Frankfurt

Ferdinand ยท Frankfurt ยท Revolution / Revolution of Germany

Captures Frankfurt from the French forces under Custine

Other events (month unknown)

Attempt at a Critique of All Revelation

Fichte, Johann Gottlieb ยท Konigsberg ยท Philosopher ยท Humanities / Philosophy

Fichte publishes Attempt at a Critique of All Revelation, bringing him wide philosophical attention.

Capture of Longwy

Ferdinand ยท Longwy ยท Revolution / Revolution of Germany

Captures the fortress of Longwy

Capture of Verdun

Ferdinand ยท Verdun ยท Revolution / Revolution of Germany

Captures the fortress of Verdun & moves toweard Paris

Succession

Francis II ยท House / House of Habsburg

Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor, the last Holy Roman Emperor

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