Births on September 14

Franz Bopp

Born on September 14, 1791

Franz Bopp, German linguist and academic (d. 1867)

Franz Bopp (German: [ˈfʁants ˈbɔp]; 14 September 1791 – 23 October 1867) was a German linguist known for extensive and pioneering comparative work on Indo-European languages.

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Events on 1791

14 Aug

Haitian Revolution
Slaves from plantations in Saint-Domingue hold a Vodou ceremony lead by houngan Dutty Boukman at Bois Caïman, marking the start of the Haitian Revolution.
21 Aug

Haitian Revolution
A Vodou ceremony, led by Dutty Boukman, turns into a violent slave rebellion, beginning the Haitian Revolution.
22 Aug

Haitian Revolution
Beginning of the Haitian Slave Revolution in Saint-Domingue, Haiti.
26 Aug

Steamboat
John Fitch is granted a United States patent for the steamboat.
27 Sep

France
Jews in France are granted French citizenship.

Births on September 14

Franz Bopp

Born on September 14, 1791

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Events on 1791

Haitian Revolution

Haitian Revolution

Haitian Revolution

Steamboat

France