17 March 1642Utrecht CondemnationRene Descartes
The Utrecht authorities restrict public teaching of Cartesian philosophy amid theological controversy.
Historical records for France in 1642, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The Utrecht authorities restrict public teaching of Cartesian philosophy amid theological controversy.
Defeats a Spanish force under Ciudad Real
Louis has Cinq Mars executed, 2 months before Richelius death
Louis has Cinq Mars executed, 2 months before Richelius death
The French capture Perpignan & complete their grip on Rousillon
Death of Armand Jean du Plessis de Richelieu
Appointed Prime Minister of France
Founds the Biblioteque Mazarine library
Mars plots to assassinate Richelieu, put dOrleans on the throne & pacify Spain
Founded as Ville Marie on the Island in the St Lawrence River
Pascal begins constructing a mechanical calculator to assist his father's tax calculations.
A second edition adds further objections and Descartes's replies to his philosophical critics.
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