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1818 in Germany

Explore 7 historical events and records for Germany in 1818.

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Historical records for Germany in 1818

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May

5 May 1818

Birth of Karl Marx

Marx, Karl Heinrich · Trier · Philosopher · Humanities / Philosophy

Karl Heinrich Marx is born in Trier to lawyer Heinrich Marx and Henriette Pressburg.

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1818

Chairman

Hegel, Friedrich · Berlin · Chair of Philosophy · Humanities / Philosophy

Awarded the chair of philosophy at the University of Berlin

1818

Chief Administrator

Clausewitz, Karl von · Berlin · Chief Administrator · Warfare / Military

Appointed Chief Administrator

1818

Constitution of Germany

Louis I · Bavaria · Government / Government of Germany

A liberal, supports the Bavarian constitution against Metternich

1818

Constitution of Germany

Maximilian I Joseph · Bavaria · Government / Government of Germany

Grants Bavaria a Liberal Constitution

1818

Stille Nacht

Gruber, Franz · Arts / Classical Music

Composes, "Stille Nacht"

1818

The World as Will and Representation

Schopenhauer, Arthur · Dresden · Philosopher · Humanities / Philosophy

Schopenhauer publishes the first edition of The World as Will and Representation.

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