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Martin Körber
1817Jul, 29

Martin Körber

Martin Körber, Baltic German pastor, composer, and conductor (d. 1893)
Martin Georg Emil Körber (29 July [O.S. 17 July] 1817 in Võnnu – 19 April [O.S. 7 April] 1893 in Kuressaare) was a Baltic German pastor, composer, writer and choir leader.

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    Crossing of the Andes

    An army of 5,423 soldiers, led by General José de San Martín, crosses the Andes from Argentina to liberate Chile and then Peru.
  • 12Feb

    Battle of Chacabuco

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  • 15Apr

    American School for the Deaf

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  • 4Jul

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