Historical eventMarch 13 1848

Klemens von Metternich

Klemens von Metternich was forced to resign as the foreign minister of Austria following student demonstrations in Vienna.

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When: Monday, March 13 1848178 years ago
Category: Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era: 19th century · 1840s
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Russia, Greece and some other countries used the Julian calendar into the early 20th century, so local records may show a date up to 13 days earlier.

Dates: From 1848.

Klemens von Metternich was forced to resign as the foreign minister of Austria following student demonstrations in Vienna.

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March 13 1848 — 178 years ago, on a Monday.

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