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1709Aug, 8

Hermann Anton Gelinek

Hermann Anton Gelinek, German-Italian monk and violinist (d. 1779)
Hermann Anton Gelinek (August 8, 1709 – December 5, 1779) was a German monk and musician.

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    Battle of Poltava

    Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden at the Battle of Poltava.
  • 8Jul

    Battle of Poltava

    Peter I of Russia defeats Charles XII of Sweden at the Battle of Poltava, thus effectively ending Sweden's status as a major power in Europe.