Field Marshal Blücher's troops cross the Rhine at Kaub
Field Marshal Blücher's troops cross the Rhine at Kaub
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1814. This year saw 47 significant events. 2 notable figures were born. 3 notable figures passed away.
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Field Marshal Blücher's troops cross the Rhine at Kaub
Field Marshal Blücher's troops cross the Rhine at Kaub
Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 8 in F major premieres in Vienna
Ludwig van Beethoven (baptised 17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827) was a German composer and pianist.
Napoléon Bonaparte abdicates unconditionally and is exiled to the island of Elba in the Mediterranean
Napoléon Bonaparte abdicates unconditionally and is exiled to the island of Elba in the Mediterranean
King Ferdinand VII of Spain signs the Decree of the 4th of May, returning Spain to absolutism
King Ferdinand VII of Spain signs the Decree of the 4th of May, returning Spain to absolutism
English engineer George Stephenson introduces his first steam locomotive, a traveling engine designed for hauling coal o
English engineer George Stephenson introduces his first steam locomotive, a traveling engine designed for hauling coal on the Killingworth wagonway, named Blücher
Inventor Charles Babbage (21) weds Georgina Whitmore at St. Michael's Church in Devon, England
Inventor Charles Babbage (21) weds Georgina Whitmore at St. Michael's Church in Devon, England
British forces capture Washington, D.C. during the War of 1812 and destroy many landmarks
The War of 1812 was fought by the United States and its allies against the United Kingdom and its allies in North America. It began when the United States declared war on Britain on 18 June 1812.
Opening of the Congress of Vienna, redraws Europe's political map after the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte
Opening of the Congress of Vienna, redraws Europe's political map after the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte
Congress of Vienna opens to re-draw the European political map after the defeat of France, in the Napoleonic Wars
The Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815) were a global series of conflicts fought by a fluctuating array of European coalitions against the French First Republic (1803–1804) under the First Consul followed by...
The Times of London is first printed by automatic, steam-powered presses built by German inventors Friedrich Koenig and
The Times of London is first printed by automatic, steam-powered presses built by German inventors Friedrich Koenig and Andreas Friedrich Bauer, making newspapers available to a mass audience
Treaty of Ghent signed, ending the War of 1812 between the United States, the United Kingdom and their allies
The War of 1812 was fought by the United States and its allies against the United Kingdom and its allies in North America. It began when the United States declared war on Britain on 18 June 1812.
Treaty of Kiel: King Frederick VI of Denmark cedes the Kingdom of Norway to King Charles XIII of Sweden
The Treaty of Kiel (Danish: Kieltraktaten) or Peace of Kiel (Swedish and Norwegian: Kielfreden or freden i Kiel) was concluded between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the Kingdom...
First Knights Templar Grand Encampment in the US is held in New York City
First Knights Templar Grand Encampment in the US is held in New York City
French writer Stendhal's first book is published
French writer Stendhal's first book is published
War of the Sixth Coalition: Russia and Prussia are defeated by France in the Battle of Brienne
War of the Sixth Coalition: Russia and Prussia are defeated by France in the Battle of Brienne
Gervasio Antonio de Posadas becomes Supreme Director of Argentina.
Gervasio Antonio de Posadas becomes Supreme Director of Argentina.
Norway's independence proclaimed
Norway's independence proclaimed
Battle of Mormant: French Imperial army defeat Russian Austrian forces (War of the Sixth Coalition)
The Battle of Mormant (17 February 1814) was fought during the War of the Sixth Coalition between an Imperial French army under Emperor Napoleon I and a division of Russians under Count Peter...
Australia's first currency, the holey dollar, is introduced, made from Spanish 'pieces of eight' with the centers stampe
Australia's first currency, the holey dollar, is introduced, made from Spanish 'pieces of eight' with the centers stamped out for the colony of New South Wales [1]
Prince Willem Frederik becomes monarch of Netherlands
William I (Willem Frederik; 24 August 1772 – 12 December 1843) was King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg from 1815 until his abdication in 1840.
Netherlands Bank established
De Nederlandsche Bank is the national central bank for the Netherlands within the Eurosystem. It was the Dutch central bank from 1814 to 1998, issuing the guilder.
Netherlands Bank issues its 1st banknotes
Netherlands Bank issues its 1st banknotes
Bourbon reign restored in France
The House of Bourbon is a dynasty that originated in the Kingdom of France as a branch of the Capetian dynasty, the royal House of France.
British attack Fort Ontario, Oswego, New York
The Battle of Fort Oswego was a partially successful British raid on Fort Ontario and the village of Oswego, New York on 6 May 1814 during the War of 1812.
Denmark cedes Norway to Sweden (Constitution Day)
Sweden and Norway or Sweden–Norway (Swedish: Svensk-norska unionen; Norwegian: Den svensk-norske union (en)), officially the United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway, and known as the United Kingdoms,...
Napoleonic Wars: War of the Sixth Coalition - the Treaty of Paris (1814) is signed returning French borders to their 179
Napoleonic Wars: War of the Sixth Coalition - the Treaty of Paris (1814) is signed returning French borders to their 1792 extent.
First match at the current Lord's Cricket Ground, MCC vs Herefordshire
First match at the current Lord's Cricket Ground, MCC vs Herefordshire
Americans capture Fort Erie, Canada (War of 1812)
The Capture of Fort Erie by American forces in 1814 was a battle in the War of 1812 between the United Kingdom and the United States.
Americans defeat British and Canadians at Chippewa, Ontario
Americans defeat British and Canadians at Chippewa, Ontario
British capture Prairie du Chien (Wisconsin)
Prairie du Chien ( PRAIR-ee doo SHEEN) is a city in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. The population was 5,506 at the 2020 census.
Battle of Niagara Falls (Lundy's Lane), the bloodiest battle of the War of 1812, ends in a stalemate between invading Am
Battle of Niagara Falls (Lundy's Lane), the bloodiest battle of the War of 1812, ends in a stalemate between invading American army and Canadian and British forces [1]
Dutch King William I accepts blame for Southern defeat
Dutch King William I accepts blame for Southern defeat
Peace negotiations begin in Ghent, United Netherlands (now Belgium)
Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. Situated in a coastal lowland region known as the Low Countries, it is bordered by the Netherlands to the north,...
Anglo-Dutch Treaty: Cape of Good Hope is formally ceded to the British, and the transportation of slaves is prohibited
Anglo-Dutch Treaty: Cape of Good Hope is formally ceded to the British, and the transportation of slaves is prohibited
British forces destroy the Library of Congress, which contains 3,000 books (War of 1812)
The War of 1812 was fought by the United States and its allies against the United Kingdom and its allies in North America. It began when the United States declared war on Britain on 18 June 1812.
Battle of Masurian Lakes: Germans chase Russians out of East Prussia (ends September 15, 1814)
Battle of Masurian Lakes: Germans chase Russians out of East Prussia (ends September 15, 1814)
Americans defeat the British at the Battle of Plattsburgh, which began on September 6, during the War of 1812
The Battle of Plattsburgh, also known as the Battle of Lake Champlain, ended the final British invasion of the northern states of the United States during the War of 1812.
Battle of North Point is fought near Baltimore during the War of 1812
The Battle of North Point was fought on September 12, 1814, between General John Stricker's Maryland Militia and a British force led by Major-General Robert Ross.
"The Star-Spangled Banner," originally a poem titled "Defence of Fort M'Henry," is published as a song with lyrics by Fr
"The Star-Spangled Banner," originally a poem titled "Defence of Fort M'Henry," is published as a song with lyrics by Francis Scott Key and set to a tune by John Stafford Smith, eventually becoming the US national anthem
London Beer Flood: A burst vat at Meux & Company Brewery floods city streets with over 300,000 gallons of porter ale, ki
London Beer Flood: A burst vat at Meux & Company Brewery floods city streets with over 300,000 gallons of porter ale, killing eight, with a possible ninth later from alcohol poisoning [1]
One of the first modern plastic surgeries in the West is performed by Joseph Carpue on a soldier's nose in England using
One of the first modern plastic surgeries in the West is performed by Joseph Carpue on a soldier's nose in England using Indian techniques
First steam-powered warship, "Demologos," is launched in New York for the US Navy
First steam-powered warship, "Demologos," is launched in New York for the US Navy
First sitting of the States-General in The Hague
First sitting of the States-General in The Hague
The Battle of Lake Borgne in Louisiana: British victory over the United States
The Battle of Lake Borgne was a coastal engagement between the Royal Navy and the United States Navy in the American South theatre of the War of 1812. It occurred on December 14, 1814 on Lake Borgne.
Samuel Marsden of the Church Missionary Society arrives in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand to establish the country's fi
Samuel Marsden of the Church Missionary Society arrives in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand to establish the country's first mission station; Sheep, cattle, horses and poultry are introduced
Reverend Samuel Marsden of the Church Missionary Society holds the first Christian service in New Zealand on land, at Ra
Reverend Samuel Marsden of the Church Missionary Society holds the first Christian service in New Zealand on land, at Rangihoua
Destruction of schooner Carolina, the last of Commodore Daniel Patterson's makeshift fleet that fought a series of delay
Destruction of schooner Carolina, the last of Commodore Daniel Patterson's makeshift fleet that fought a series of delaying actions that contributed to Andrew Jackson's victory at the Battle of New Orleans.
Edwin Stanton is born
Edwin Stanton, American lawyer and politician, known for american lawyer and politician, was born on 1814-12-19.
John C. Pemberton is born
John C. Pemberton, American confederate army general, known for confederate army general, was born on 1814-08-10.
Joséphine de Beauharnais dies
Joséphine de Beauharnais dies
William Howe dies
William Howe, American army officer and politician, known for british army officer and politician, died on 1814-07-12.
Arthur Phillip dies
Arthur Phillip, British royal navy admiral and colonial administrator, known for royal navy admiral and colonial administrator, died on 1814-08-31.
Events
Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 8 in F major premieres in Vienna
Ludwig van Beethoven (baptised 17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827) was a German composer and pianist.
Napoléon Bonaparte abdicates unconditionally and is exiled to the island of Elba in the Mediterranean
Napoléon Bonaparte abdicates unconditionally and is exiled to the island of Elba in the Mediterranean
King Ferdinand VII of Spain signs the Decree of the 4th of May, returning Spain to absolutism
King Ferdinand VII of Spain signs the Decree of the 4th of May, returning Spain to absolutism
English engineer George Stephenson introduces his first steam locomotive, a traveling engine designed for hauling coal o
English engineer George Stephenson introduces his first steam locomotive, a traveling engine designed for hauling coal on the Killingworth wagonway, named Blücher
Inventor Charles Babbage (21) weds Georgina Whitmore at St. Michael's Church in Devon, England
Inventor Charles Babbage (21) weds Georgina Whitmore at St. Michael's Church in Devon, England
British forces capture Washington, D.C. during the War of 1812 and destroy many landmarks
The War of 1812 was fought by the United States and its allies against the United Kingdom and its allies in North America. It began when the United States declared war on Britain on 18 June 1812.
Opening of the Congress of Vienna, redraws Europe's political map after the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte
Opening of the Congress of Vienna, redraws Europe's political map after the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte
Congress of Vienna opens to re-draw the European political map after the defeat of France, in the Napoleonic Wars
The Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815) were a global series of conflicts fought by a fluctuating array of European coalitions against the French First Republic (1803–1804) under the First Consul followed by...
The Times of London is first printed by automatic, steam-powered presses built by German inventors Friedrich Koenig and
The Times of London is first printed by automatic, steam-powered presses built by German inventors Friedrich Koenig and Andreas Friedrich Bauer, making newspapers available to a mass audience
Treaty of Ghent signed, ending the War of 1812 between the United States, the United Kingdom and their allies
The War of 1812 was fought by the United States and its allies against the United Kingdom and its allies in North America. It began when the United States declared war on Britain on 18 June 1812.
Treaty of Kiel: King Frederick VI of Denmark cedes the Kingdom of Norway to King Charles XIII of Sweden
The Treaty of Kiel (Danish: Kieltraktaten) or Peace of Kiel (Swedish and Norwegian: Kielfreden or freden i Kiel) was concluded between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the Kingdom...
First Knights Templar Grand Encampment in the US is held in New York City
First Knights Templar Grand Encampment in the US is held in New York City
French writer Stendhal's first book is published
French writer Stendhal's first book is published
War of the Sixth Coalition: Russia and Prussia are defeated by France in the Battle of Brienne
War of the Sixth Coalition: Russia and Prussia are defeated by France in the Battle of Brienne
Gervasio Antonio de Posadas becomes Supreme Director of Argentina.
Gervasio Antonio de Posadas becomes Supreme Director of Argentina.
Norway's independence proclaimed
Norway's independence proclaimed
Battle of Mormant: French Imperial army defeat Russian Austrian forces (War of the Sixth Coalition)
The Battle of Mormant (17 February 1814) was fought during the War of the Sixth Coalition between an Imperial French army under Emperor Napoleon I and a division of Russians under Count Peter...
Australia's first currency, the holey dollar, is introduced, made from Spanish 'pieces of eight' with the centers stampe
Australia's first currency, the holey dollar, is introduced, made from Spanish 'pieces of eight' with the centers stamped out for the colony of New South Wales [1]
Prince Willem Frederik becomes monarch of Netherlands
William I (Willem Frederik; 24 August 1772 – 12 December 1843) was King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg from 1815 until his abdication in 1840.
Netherlands Bank established
De Nederlandsche Bank is the national central bank for the Netherlands within the Eurosystem. It was the Dutch central bank from 1814 to 1998, issuing the guilder.
Netherlands Bank issues its 1st banknotes
Netherlands Bank issues its 1st banknotes
Bourbon reign restored in France
The House of Bourbon is a dynasty that originated in the Kingdom of France as a branch of the Capetian dynasty, the royal House of France.
British attack Fort Ontario, Oswego, New York
The Battle of Fort Oswego was a partially successful British raid on Fort Ontario and the village of Oswego, New York on 6 May 1814 during the War of 1812.
Denmark cedes Norway to Sweden (Constitution Day)
Sweden and Norway or Sweden–Norway (Swedish: Svensk-norska unionen; Norwegian: Den svensk-norske union (en)), officially the United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway, and known as the United Kingdoms,...
Napoleonic Wars: War of the Sixth Coalition - the Treaty of Paris (1814) is signed returning French borders to their 179
Napoleonic Wars: War of the Sixth Coalition - the Treaty of Paris (1814) is signed returning French borders to their 1792 extent.
First match at the current Lord's Cricket Ground, MCC vs Herefordshire
First match at the current Lord's Cricket Ground, MCC vs Herefordshire
Americans capture Fort Erie, Canada (War of 1812)
The Capture of Fort Erie by American forces in 1814 was a battle in the War of 1812 between the United Kingdom and the United States.
Americans defeat British and Canadians at Chippewa, Ontario
Americans defeat British and Canadians at Chippewa, Ontario
British capture Prairie du Chien (Wisconsin)
Prairie du Chien ( PRAIR-ee doo SHEEN) is a city in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. The population was 5,506 at the 2020 census.
Battle of Niagara Falls (Lundy's Lane), the bloodiest battle of the War of 1812, ends in a stalemate between invading Am
Battle of Niagara Falls (Lundy's Lane), the bloodiest battle of the War of 1812, ends in a stalemate between invading American army and Canadian and British forces [1]
Dutch King William I accepts blame for Southern defeat
Dutch King William I accepts blame for Southern defeat
Peace negotiations begin in Ghent, United Netherlands (now Belgium)
Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. Situated in a coastal lowland region known as the Low Countries, it is bordered by the Netherlands to the north,...
Anglo-Dutch Treaty: Cape of Good Hope is formally ceded to the British, and the transportation of slaves is prohibited
Anglo-Dutch Treaty: Cape of Good Hope is formally ceded to the British, and the transportation of slaves is prohibited
British forces destroy the Library of Congress, which contains 3,000 books (War of 1812)
The War of 1812 was fought by the United States and its allies against the United Kingdom and its allies in North America. It began when the United States declared war on Britain on 18 June 1812.
Battle of Masurian Lakes: Germans chase Russians out of East Prussia (ends September 15, 1814)
Battle of Masurian Lakes: Germans chase Russians out of East Prussia (ends September 15, 1814)
Americans defeat the British at the Battle of Plattsburgh, which began on September 6, during the War of 1812
The Battle of Plattsburgh, also known as the Battle of Lake Champlain, ended the final British invasion of the northern states of the United States during the War of 1812.
Battle of North Point is fought near Baltimore during the War of 1812
The Battle of North Point was fought on September 12, 1814, between General John Stricker's Maryland Militia and a British force led by Major-General Robert Ross.
"The Star-Spangled Banner," originally a poem titled "Defence of Fort M'Henry," is published as a song with lyrics by Fr
"The Star-Spangled Banner," originally a poem titled "Defence of Fort M'Henry," is published as a song with lyrics by Francis Scott Key and set to a tune by John Stafford Smith, eventually becoming the US national anthem
London Beer Flood: A burst vat at Meux & Company Brewery floods city streets with over 300,000 gallons of porter ale, ki
London Beer Flood: A burst vat at Meux & Company Brewery floods city streets with over 300,000 gallons of porter ale, killing eight, with a possible ninth later from alcohol poisoning [1]
One of the first modern plastic surgeries in the West is performed by Joseph Carpue on a soldier's nose in England using
One of the first modern plastic surgeries in the West is performed by Joseph Carpue on a soldier's nose in England using Indian techniques
First steam-powered warship, "Demologos," is launched in New York for the US Navy
First steam-powered warship, "Demologos," is launched in New York for the US Navy
First sitting of the States-General in The Hague
First sitting of the States-General in The Hague
The Battle of Lake Borgne in Louisiana: British victory over the United States
The Battle of Lake Borgne was a coastal engagement between the Royal Navy and the United States Navy in the American South theatre of the War of 1812. It occurred on December 14, 1814 on Lake Borgne.
Samuel Marsden of the Church Missionary Society arrives in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand to establish the country's fi
Samuel Marsden of the Church Missionary Society arrives in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand to establish the country's first mission station; Sheep, cattle, horses and poultry are introduced
Reverend Samuel Marsden of the Church Missionary Society holds the first Christian service in New Zealand on land, at Ra
Reverend Samuel Marsden of the Church Missionary Society holds the first Christian service in New Zealand on land, at Rangihoua
Destruction of schooner Carolina, the last of Commodore Daniel Patterson's makeshift fleet that fought a series of delay
Destruction of schooner Carolina, the last of Commodore Daniel Patterson's makeshift fleet that fought a series of delaying actions that contributed to Andrew Jackson's victory at the Battle of New Orleans.
Famous Births
Notable Deaths
death
Joséphine de Beauharnais dies
Joséphine de Beauharnais dies
death
William Howe dies
William Howe, American army officer and politician, known for british army officer and politician, died on 1814-07-12.
death
Arthur Phillip dies
Arthur Phillip, British royal navy admiral and colonial administrator, known for royal navy admiral and colonial administrator, died on 1814-08-31.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1814?
- In 1814, there were 47 significant historical events. Notable events include Field Marshal Blücher's troops cross the Rhine at Kaub, Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 8 in F major premieres in Vienna, Napoléon Bonaparte abdicates unconditionally and is exiled to the island of Elba in the Mediterranean.
- Who was born in 1814?
- 2 notable figures were born in 1814, including Edwin Stanton is born, John C. Pemberton is born.
- Who died in 1814?
- 3 notable figures passed away in 1814, including Joséphine de Beauharnais dies, William Howe dies, Arthur Phillip dies.