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1797 in Germany

Explore 3 historical events and records for Germany in 1797.

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Historical records for Germany in 1797

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1797

Die Metaphysik Der Sitten

Kant, Immanuel · Humanities / Philosophy

Publication of "Die Metaphysik Der Sitten"

1797

Ideas for a Philosophy of Nature

Schelling, Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph · Leipzig · Philosopher · Humanities / Philosophy

Schelling publishes Ideas for a Philosophy of Nature, an early statement of his Naturphilosophie.

1797

Succession

Frederick William III · Berlin · House / House of Hohenzollern

Succeeds as King of Prussia

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