Category: French History

Mata Hari Trial Begins

July 24, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

July 24, 1917, the trial of Mata Hari began.
Wellington Defeated at Salamanca

July 22, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

July 22, 1812, the Duke of Wellington suffered a crushing defeat at the Battle of Salamanca.
Bastille Stormed

July 14, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

July 14, 1789, the Bastille was stormed by a mob of angry citizens.
Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges

July 7, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

July 7, 1438, Charles VII of France issued the Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges.
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Signed

July 1, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

July 1, 1968, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) was signed.
German Forces Enter Paris

June 14, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

June 14, 1940, German forces entered Paris.
Final Congress of Vienna Act

June 9, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

June 9, 1815, the final act of the Congress of Vienna was signed.
Marie Antoinette and Louis-Auguste Wedding

May 16, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

May 16, 1770, Marie Antoinette and Louis-Auguste married.
Joan of Arc Enters Orleans

April 29, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

April 29, 1429, Joan of Arc entered Orleans with her troops.
Edict of Nantes Signed

April 13, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

April 13, 1598, the Edict of Nantes was signed by King Henry IV of France.