- Aug 2 James Hewitt, American composer and conductor, dies at 57
George Canning (1770-1827)
Aug 8 British Prime Minister (Tory: 1827) and Foreign Secretary, dies in office at 57
William Blake (1757-1827)
Aug 12 English poet and artist (Songs of Innocence & Experience), dies at 69
- Aug 27 Ferdinand Trauttmansdorff, Austrian diplomat and statesman (ruled the Netherlands for Holy Roman Emperor), dies at 78
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