Utrecht Condemnation
The Utrecht authorities restrict public teaching of Cartesian philosophy amid theological controversy.
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1642 in France
Explore 13 historical events and records for France in 1642.
Historical records for France in 1642
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March
July
Battle of Barcelona
Defeats a Spanish force under Ciudad Real
September
Death of Armand Jean du Plessis de Richelieu
Louis has Cinq Mars executed, 2 months before Richelius death
Execution
Louis has Cinq Mars executed, 2 months before Richelius death
Capture of Perpignan
The French capture Perpignan & complete their grip on Rousillon
December
Death of Armand Jean du Plessis de Richelieu
Death of Armand Jean du Plessis de Richelieu
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of France
Other events (month unknown)
Biblioteque Mazarine Library
Founds the Biblioteque Mazarine library
Coup
Mars plots to assassinate Richelieu, put dOrleans on the throne & pacify Spain
Descartes Faces University Opposition In Utrecht
The introduction of Cartesian thought at Utrecht generated criticism from theologians and university authorities. The controversy exposed tensions between new mechanical philosophy and established teaching.
Montreal
Founded as Ville Marie on the Island in the St Lawrence River
Pascaline
Pascal begins constructing a mechanical calculator to assist his father's tax calculations.
Second Edition of the Meditations
A second edition adds further objections and Descartes's replies to his philosophical critics.
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