1814 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 18th century – 19th century – 20th century |
| Decades: | 1780s 1790s 1800s – 1810s – 1820s 1830s 1840s |
| Years: | 1811 1812 1813 – 1814 – 1815 1816 1817 |
The year 1814 was a very important time in history. Many big events happened around the world. These events shaped countries and how people lived. It was a time of change and new beginnings.
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Key Events of 1814
Changes in Europe
- Iceland became a part of Denmark. This was a big change for Iceland's history. It meant Denmark had more control over the island.
Important Moments
- January 29: The Battle of Brienne took place. This was a fight during the Napoleonic Wars.
- February 1: The Cagsawa Church was destroyed. This happened because Mount Mayon erupted in the Philippines.
- March 9: The schooner Enterprise returned. This ship came back from the Caribbean Sea.
- September 13: Fort McHenry was bombarded. This event happened during the War of 1812 in the United States. It inspired the Star-Spangled Banner.
Famous People Born in 1814
Talented Individuals
- May 9 – Adolf von Henselt was born. He was a very talented German pianist and composer.
- Heinrich Geissler was born. He was a German inventor. He created the Geissler tube. This tube was important for studying electricity.
- Anders Jonas Ångström was born. He was a Swedish physicist. He was one of the first to study the light from the sun.
- Adolphe Sax was born. He was a Belgian instrument maker. He is famous for inventing the saxophone.
Images for kids
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February 1: Cagsawa Church is destroyed by eruption of Mount Mayon.
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March 9: The schooner Enterprise returns from the Caribbean.
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September 13: Bombardment of Fort McHenry
See also
In Spanish: 1814 para niños
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