Deaths on March 14

Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock

Died on March 14, 1803

Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock, German poet (b. 1724)

Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (German: [ˈklɔpʃtɔk]; 2 July 1724 – 14 March 1803) was a German poet. His best known work is the epic poem Der Messias ("The Messiah"). One of his major contributions to German literature was to open it up to exploration outside of French models.

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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.

Deaths on March 14

Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock

Died on March 14, 1803

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Events on 1803

Treaty of Amiens

Battle of Assaye

Louisiana Purchase