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1551 in France

Explore 4 historical events and records for France in 1551.

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Historical records for France in 1551

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1551

Alliance Henry II and Prince Maurice of Saxony

Henry II · House / House of Line of Anjou

Concludes an alliance with Prince Maurice of Saxony against Charles V

1551

Birth of Henri of Anjou

Henri of Anjou · House / House of Line of Anjou

Birth of Henri of Anjou, 2nd son of Catherine de Medici, younger brother of Charles IX

1551

Grand Chamberlain

Francis of Guise · Grand Chamberlain · Government / Government of France

Created Grand Chamberlain of France

1551

Grand Chamberlain

Guise, Francis · Paris · Grand Chamberlain · Government / Government of France

Francis of Guise is made Grand Chamberlain of France

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