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Life of Alessandro Volta
Alessandro Volta was an Italian scientist and inventor. During his distinguished career, he invented the voltaic cell in 1800. Additionally, in 1776 he discovered methane gas. -
The start of the classical period and the Johann Sebastian Bach death
The musical classical period started around 1730 and was developed the most in the second half of the 18th century and the first 2 decades of the 19th century. It started with the death of Johann Sebastian Bach. -
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Sturm and Drang
This German literary and artistic movement was characterized by its emphasis on emotional expression. It influenced the literary, musical and artistic works of the time. -
Declaration of Independence of the United States
This event marked the formal beginning of the Thirteen American Colonies' independence from British rule. The Declaration of Independence, drafted primarily by Thomas Jefferson, proclaimed the principles of liberty and equality, influencing political ideals in Europe and other parts of the world. The creation of the United States as a democratic republic also had implications for the form of government and economic relations in the region. -
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French Revolution
Revolution was a transformative political and social period that spanned a decade, from the so-called Third Estate to the consolidation of Napoleon Bonaparte's power as First Consul and later Emperor. Started by the financial crisis and popular discontent. -
The Louvre is created as a public museum
During the Classical period, the Louvre in Paris was transformed into a public museum. The opening of the Louvre to the public marked a significant change in access to culture and art. This cultural event not only influenced public appreciation of art, but also became a model for the creation of other public museums . -
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Napoleonic Era
During this era, Napoleon Bonaparte played a crucial role in European politics, consolidating his power in France and extending his influence through the Napoleonic Wars. -
Lamarck's Theory of Evolution
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck was a French naturalist who published his work "Zoological Philosophy", in which he presented his theory of evolution. Although Lamarck's theory was later superseded by that of Charles Darwin, his proposal that species evolve and adapt to their environment influenced scientific thinking. -
Treaty of Tilsit
This treaty was signed between Napoleon I and Alexander I of Russia after the French victory at the Battle of Friedland. The Treaty of Tilsit significantly reshaped the political map of Europe. He established a brief but important peace between France and Russia. -
The ends of the classical period
The end of musical Classicism, which marks the beginning of Romanticism. Several factors contributed to this, including the death of Ludwig van Beethoven in 1827. Beethoven was a prominent composer of the classical era, who incorporated romantic elements into his later works. Another relevant element is the evolution of musical styles, with later composers, such as Franz Schubert and Franz Liszt.