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August1813

Historical Events in August 1813

Robert Southey Poet Laureate

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

King of Great Britain and Ireland 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

Battle of Dresden

Aug 27 Battle of Dresden; Napoleon defeats Austrians

French Emperor Napoléon Bonaparte

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

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