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Wolfgang Menzel
1798Jun, 26

Wolfgang Menzel

Wolfgang Menzel, German poet and critic (d. 1873)
Wolfgang Menzel (June 21 or 26, 1798 – April 23, 1873), German poet, critic and literary historian, was born at Waldenburg (Wałbrzych) in Silesia.

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  • 5Jun

    Irish Rebellion of 1798

    The Battle of New Ross: The attempt to spread the United Irish Rebellion into Munster is defeated.
  • 7Jul

    Treaty of Alliance (1778)

    As a result of the XYZ Affair, the U.S. Congress rescinds the Treaty of Alliance with France sparking the "Quasi-War".
  • 1Aug

    Battle of the Nile

    French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Nile (Battle of Aboukir Bay): Battle begins when a British fleet engages the French Revolutionary Navy fleet in an unusual night action.
  • 2Aug

    Battle of the Nile

    French Revolutionary Wars: The Battle of the Nile concludes in a British victory.
  • 22Aug

    Irish Rebellion of 1798

    French troops land at Kilcummin, County Mayo, Ireland to aid the rebellion.