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1802 in Germany

Explore 7 historical events and records for Germany in 1802.

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Historical records for Germany in 1802

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March

3 March 1802

Moonlight Sonata

Beethoven, Ludwig van · Arts / Classical Music

Composition of "Moonlight Sonata"

Other events (month unknown)

1802

Chief Minister

Haugwitz, Christian Heinrich Kurt von · Chief Minister of Prussia · Government / Government of Germany

Appointed Chief Minister of Prussia

1802

Constitution of Germany

Hegel, Friedrich · Chair of Philosophy · Humanities / Philosophy

Publication of "The German Constitution" A critique of the weakness of German states

1802

General

Bennigsen, Levin August Gottlieb Theophil von · General Cavalry · Warfare / Military

Appointed General of the Cavalry

1802

General

Bennigsen, Levin August Gottlieb Theophil von · General Cavalry · Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Appointed General of the Cavalry

1802

The German Constitution

Hegel, Friedrich · Chair of Philosophy · Humanities / Philosophy

Publication of "The German Constitution" A critique of the weakness of German states

1802

The German Constitution" A critique of the weakness of German states

Hegel, Friedrich · Chair of Philosophy · Humanities / Philosophy

Publication of "The German Constitution" A critique of the weakness of German states

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