6 January 1640Withdrawal from SalsesArmand Jean du Plessis de Richelieu
The French withdraw from Salses in Rousillon
Historical records for France in 1640, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The French withdraw from Salses in Rousillon
Defeats a Spanish fleet under Gomez de Sandoval
Louis XIII captures Arras
Descartes's daughter Francine dies during childhood, causing him profound personal grief.
Augustinus is published after Jansenius dies at Ypres.
Publication of "Augustinus", the outlines of Jansenism
The French capture Arras
The French capture Turin
Captures Turin
Appointed Cardinal
Pascal circulates an essay presenting important results concerning conic sections.
Lays down the foundations of Jansenism, conflicting with the Jesuits and the state
Descartes returns to Leiden to supervise preparation of the Meditations for publication.
Supports the Portuguese rebellion against Spain
Supports the Portuguese rebellion against Spain. John IV becomes King & founds the Braganza Dynasty
Supports the Portuguese rebellion against Spain. John IV becomes King & founds the Braganza Dynasty
A rebellion over a salt tax is crushed by the army & by use of military terror
A rebellion over a salt tax is crushed by the army & by use of military terror
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