Treaty of La Rochelle
Huguenot rebels and the French signed the Peace of La Rochelle
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1626 in France
Explore 8 historical events and records for France in 1626.
Historical records for France in 1626
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February
Treaty of La Rochelle
Richelieu is forced to make peace with the Hugenots of La Rochelle
March
Rebellion of Hugenots
Forced to make peace with the Spanish because of the rebellion of the Hugenots
Treaty of Monzon
Forced to make peace with the Spanish because of the rebellion of the Hugenots
December
Assembly
Opens the Assembly of Notables to unite the nobility
Constitution of France
Opens the Assembly of Notables to unite the nobility
Other events (month unknown)
Chateau de Balleroy
Francois Mansart, French royal architect, built the Chateau de Balleroy in Normandy, 1626-1636
Descartes Discusses New Method In Paris
Descartes participated in intellectual conversation in Paris about methods of explanation and certainty. His exchanges with scholars helped focus his dissatisfaction with uncertain speculation.
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