Aug 1 Friedrich Christoph Gebtewitz, composer, dies at 51 Aug 3 Christopher Anstey, English poet (The New Bath Guide), dies at 80 Aug 28 Alexander Carlyle, Scottish church leader (Moderator of the General Assembly 1770), dies at 83 Aug 31 Joseph Abaco, Italian composer, dies at 95 Share On Facebook Share On Twitter 1804 Famous Deaths 1806