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France in 1606

Historical records for France in 1606, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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1606College of La FlecheRene Descartes

La Fleche · Humanities / Philosophy

Descartes enters the Jesuit College Royal Henry-Le-Grand at La Fleche.

1606Pont NeufHenry IV

Pont Neuf · Arts / Architecture

The oldest standing bridge across the river Seine in Paris, its name, which was given to distinguish it from older bridges that were lined on both sides with houses, has remained. Standing by the western point of the Ile de la Cit‚, the island in the middle of the river Seine that was the heart of medieval Paris, it connects the Rive Gauche of Paris with the Rive Droite

Names involved

Henry IVRene Descartes

Places involved

La FlechePont Neuf

Provenance

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