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1629 in France

Explore 8 historical events and records for France in 1629.

Historical records for France in 1629

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March

Capture of Savoy

Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis de ยท Savoy ยท Leader Ruling Council ยท Warfare / Mantuan Succession

Richelieu captures Savoy & reinforces the anti-Spanish fortress of Casale

April

Treaty of Suze

Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis de ยท Paris ยท Leader Ruling Council ยท Government / Government of France

England makes peace with France after supporting the French Hugenots

June

Declaration of Grace of Alais

Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis de ยท Alais ยท Leader Ruling Council ยท Government / Government of France

The Hugenot rebellion in France comes to an end. The Heugenots keep their religion but their political organisations are destroyed

Grace of Alais

Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis de ยท Alais ยท Leader Ruling Council ยท Government / Government of France

Under the Grace of Alais the Heugenots keep their religion but their political organisations are destroyed

Heugenots

Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis de ยท Alais ยท Leader Ruling Council ยท Government / Government of France

Under the Grace of Alais the Heugenots keep their religion but their political organisations are destroyed

Persecution

Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis de ยท Alais ยท Leader Ruling Council ยท Government / Government of France

Under the Grace of Alais the Heugenots keep their religion but their political organisations are destroyed

Other events (month unknown)

Descartes Establishes Dutch Research Routine

Descartes, Rene ยท Philosopher ยท Humanities / Philosophy

Descartes adopted a relatively secluded life in the Netherlands to pursue mathematics and natural philosophy. His choice reflected a desire to minimize distractions and controversy.

Treaty of Altmark

Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis de ยท Paris ยท Leader Ruling Council ยท Government / Government of France

Negotiates the end of the War between Sweden & Poland

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