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1596 in France

Explore 2 historical events and records for France in 1596.

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Historical records for France in 1596

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March

31 March 1596

Birth of Rene Descartes

Descartes, Rene · La Haye en Touraine · Philosopher · Humanities / Philosophy

Rene Descartes is born at La Haye en Touraine to Joachim Descartes and Jeanne Brochard.

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1596

Holy League

Henry IV · Paris · Warfare / France War

Terminates the war with the Holy League

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