August1813

Historical Events in August 1813

Appointment of Interest

Aug 12 Robert Southey is appointed British Poet Laureate by King George III

George III — King of Great Britain, Ireland and Hanover George III

Aug 14 British warship Pelican attacks & captures US war brigantine Argus
Aug 19 Gervasio Antonio de Posadas joins Argentina's second triumvirate
Aug 23 Battle of Grossbeeren - Prussians under Von Bulow repulse French

Victory in Battle

Aug 27 Battle of Dresden; Napoleon defeats Austrians

Napoléon Bonaparte — French Emperor Napoléon Bonaparte

Aug 30 Battle of Kulm: French forces defeated by Austrian-Prussian-Russian alliance.

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