Births on December 26

Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald

Born on December 26, 1803

Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald, Estonian physician and author (d. 1882)

Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald (26 December [O.S. 14 December] 1803 – 25 August [O.S. 13 August] 1882) was an Estonian writer who is considered to be the father of the national literature for the country. He is the author of Estonian national epic Kalevipoeg.

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Events on 1803

18 May

Treaty of Amiens
Napoleonic Wars: The United Kingdom revokes the Treaty of Amiens and declares war on France.
23 Sep

Battle of Assaye
Second Anglo-Maratha War: Battle of Assaye between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire in India.
20 Oct

Louisiana Purchase
The United States Senate ratifies the Louisiana Purchase.

Births on December 26

Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald

Born on December 26, 1803

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Events on 1803

Treaty of Amiens

Battle of Assaye

Louisiana Purchase