Treaty of Hamburg
Renews the alliance with Sweden for an annual payment of 1 million livres
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1638 in France
Explore 8 historical events and records for France in 1638.
Historical records for France in 1638
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March
May
Death of Jansenius
Dies at Ypres before Augustinus is published.
August
Birth of Nicolas Malebranche
Nicolas Malebranche is born in Paris into a prominent administrative family.
September
Birth of Louis XIV
Birth of Louis XIV, by Anne of Austria
Birth of Louis XIV
Birth of Louis XIV, son of Louis XIII and Anne of Austria.
Birth of Louis XIV the Sun King
Birth of Louis XIV the Sun King, son of Louis XIII and Anne of Austria
Other events (month unknown)
Descartes Defends Physical Explanations In Correspondence
Descartes answered questions from correspondents about his newly published scientific essays. The exchanges clarified how proposed mechanical causes could be tested against observed effects.
Invasion of Fuentarrabia
French troops invade Fuentarrabia, Pyrenees
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