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1808 in Germany

Explore 7 historical events and records for Germany in 1808.

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Historical records for Germany in 1808

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November

24 November 1808

Chief Minister

Dohna-Schlobitten, Karl Friedrich Ferdinand Alexander · Chief Minister of Prussia · Government / Government of Germany

Appointed Chief Minister of Prussia

Other events (month unknown)

1808

Addresses to the German Nation

Fichte, Johann Gottlieb · Berlin · Philosopher · Humanities / Philosophy

Fichte publishes the Addresses to the German Nation based on lectures delivered in Berlin.

1808

Commander of Pomerania

Bulow, Friedrich Wilhelm · Pomerania · Commander of Pomerania · Warfare / Military

Appointed Commander in Pomerania

1808

Commander of Pomerania

Bulow, Friedrich Wilhelm · Pomerania · Commander of Pomerania · Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Appointed Commander in Pomerania

1808

Faust

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von · Arts / Literature

Publication of "Pandoras Wiederkunft". Publication of "Faust"

1808

Faust Part One Publication

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang · Arts / Theatre

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe published the first part of Faust, a dramatic exploration of knowledge, desire and moral responsibility.

1808

Pandoras Wiederkunft

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von · Arts / Literature

Publication of "Pandoras Wiederkunft". Publication of "Faust"

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