Withdrawal from Salses
The French withdraw from Salses in Rousillon
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1640 in France
Explore 19 historical events and records for France in 1640.
Historical records for France in 1640
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January
July
Battle of Cadiz
Defeats a Spanish fleet under Gomez de Sandoval
August
Capture of Arras
Louis XIII captures Arras
September
Death of Francine Descartes
Descartes's daughter Francine dies during childhood, causing him profound personal grief.
Other events (month unknown)
Augustinus
Augustinus is published after Jansenius dies at Ypres.
Augustinus
Publication of "Augustinus", the outlines of Jansenism
Capture of Arras
The French capture Arras
Capture of Turin
The French capture Turin
Capture of Turin
Captures Turin
Cardinal
Appointed Cardinal
Descartes Revises Proofs Of Divine Existence
While preparing his metaphysical work Descartes refined arguments concerning God and the certainty of clear perception. These arguments were intended to answer the problem of radical doubt.
Essay on Conic Sections
Pascal circulates an essay presenting important results concerning conic sections.
Jansenism
Lays down the foundations of Jansenism, conflicting with the Jesuits and the state
Publication Preparations
Descartes returns to Leiden to supervise preparation of the Meditations for publication.
Rebellion of Rebels in Lisbon
Supports the Portuguese rebellion against Spain
Rebellion of Rebels in Lisbon
Supports the Portuguese rebellion against Spain. John IV becomes King & founds the Braganza Dynasty
Rebellion of Rebels in Lisbon
Supports the Portuguese rebellion against Spain. John IV becomes King & founds the Braganza Dynasty
Rebellion of Rebels in Normandy
A rebellion over a salt tax is crushed by the army & by use of military terror
Rebellion of Rebels in Normandy
A rebellion over a salt tax is crushed by the army & by use of military terror
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