Start my Macbook Pro without opening it

I now use my 23inch external display when working on my MBP at home. I would like to startup my MBP without opening the lid, starting it, and then closing it to rewake it. Is this possible?

Yes this is possible.
Tapping keys on a connected keyboard or mouse should wake the macbook from its suspended state so long as the screen and external power are attached.
The same works for bluetooth keyboards and mice, but you also need to make sure that you have checked the "Allow bluetooth devices to wake this computer" option in System Preferences -> Keyboard and Mouse -> Bluetooth.
Regards
Marc
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