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Foreign News
October 5, 1807
Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
What is this article about?
On July 27, 1807, the Swedish king issued a proclamation from Stralsund calling on German soldiers to rise against Napoleon Buonaparte and their disloyal princes, promising support for national liberation from oppression.
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July 27.
PROCLAMATION
Of his Swedish majesty to the German nation.
"German Soldiers! A German prince still speaks to you, who has never forgot what is due to honour and duty. Still his voice hails you, to remind you that you are a nation, destined to honour and self independence, but not to infamy and oppression. Your princes have forgot the loyalty of their ancestors-they have forgot that Germany is but one state, and the Germans but one Nation-they have exposed you to the most infamous destiny, to promote the abhorring principles of the Corsican, Napoleon Buonaparte. Shake off, then, in God's name, the ignominious bondage. Never can a more favourable opportunity occur to turn your arms against the oppressor of your unhappy country. From the Ramparts of Stralsund, the only independent burgh remaining in Germany, which has bid defiance to time, thousands will descend and unite with you in your deliverance.
"In the fortress of Stralsund, after the birth of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ, 1807."
PROCLAMATION
Of his Swedish majesty to the German nation.
"German Soldiers! A German prince still speaks to you, who has never forgot what is due to honour and duty. Still his voice hails you, to remind you that you are a nation, destined to honour and self independence, but not to infamy and oppression. Your princes have forgot the loyalty of their ancestors-they have forgot that Germany is but one state, and the Germans but one Nation-they have exposed you to the most infamous destiny, to promote the abhorring principles of the Corsican, Napoleon Buonaparte. Shake off, then, in God's name, the ignominious bondage. Never can a more favourable opportunity occur to turn your arms against the oppressor of your unhappy country. From the Ramparts of Stralsund, the only independent burgh remaining in Germany, which has bid defiance to time, thousands will descend and unite with you in your deliverance.
"In the fortress of Stralsund, after the birth of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ, 1807."
What sub-type of article is it?
War Report
Political
What keywords are associated?
Swedish Proclamation
German Soldiers
Stralsund
Napoleon Oppression
National Independence
What entities or persons were involved?
Swedish Majesty
Napoleon Buonaparte
Where did it happen?
Stralsund
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Stralsund
Event Date
July 27, 1807
Key Persons
Swedish Majesty
Napoleon Buonaparte
Event Details
Proclamation from the Swedish majesty to German soldiers, urging them to shake off the bondage imposed by their princes who support Napoleon Buonaparte, reminding them of their national unity and destiny for honor and independence. Calls for them to turn arms against the oppressor, with support from Stralsund, the only independent burgh in Germany.