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Kristjan Jaak Peterson
1822Aug, 4

Kristjan Jaak Peterson

Kristjan Jaak Peterson, Estonian poet and author (b. 1801)
Kristian Jaak Peterson (14 March [O.S. 2 March] 1801, Riga – 4 August [O.S. 23 July] 1822, Riga) also known as Christian Jacob Petersohn, was an Estonian poet, commonly regarded as a herald of Estonian national literature and the founder of modern Estonian poetry. He died of tuberculosis aged 21.

His birthday is celebrated in Estonia as Mother Tongue Day.

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    First National Assembly at Epidaurus

    The design of the Greek flag is adopted by the First National Assembly at Epidaurus.
  • 15Jan

    Demetrios Ypsilantis

    Greek War of Independence: Demetrios Ypsilantis is elected president of the legislative assembly.
  • 14Jun

    Difference engine

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  • 2Jul

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  • 26Jul

    Guayaquil Conference

    José de San Martín arrives in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to meet with Simón Bolívar.