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Historical Events in December 1813

  • Dec 2 Prince Willem Frederik accepts constitutional monarchy
  • Dec 5 Lübeck surrenders to allied armies

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Dec 8 Ludwig van Beethoven's 7th Symphony in A, premieres in Vienna with Beethoven conducting

Composer Ludwig van Beethoven
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Ludwig van Beethoven
  • Dec 18 British take Fort Niagara in War of 1812
  • Dec 26 Zamose, Modlin, Torgau surrenders to allied armies
  • Dec 29 British burn Buffalo, New York during War of 1812
  • Dec 30 Danzig surrenders to allied armies

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