The Fronde
Faces parliamentary and noble revolt during childhood.
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1648 in France
Explore 35 historical events and records for France in 1648.
Historical records for France in 1648
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August
September
Death of Marin Mersenne
Marin Mersenne dies in Paris after decades as a central correspondent in European intellectual life.
Atmospheric Pressure Variation
Demonstrates that atmospheric pressure decreases with altitude.
Puy de Dome Experiment
Arranges pressure measurements at different elevations on Puy de Dome.
Constitution of France
Worried her son will be a "cardboard King". Signs a declaration granting further reform
October
Peace of Westphalia
The regency gains prestige from a favourable peace settlement.
Peace of Westphalia
France gains influence in Alsace and along the Rhine.
Peace of Westphalia
Secures French gains while continuing the separate war against Spain.
Peace of Westphalia
Negotiates French interests during the peace congress at Munster.
Peace of Westphalia
Leads the French delegation during the Westphalian negotiations.
Peace of Westphalia
Works for French recognition of territorial rights in Alsace.
Treaty of Westphalia
France receives Habsburg rights in Alsace under the Treaty of Westphalia.
Treaty of Westphalia
France confirms the Three Bishoprics while Lorraine remains a contested frontier region.
Treaty of Westphalia
France and Sweden guarantee the peace while France gains rights in Alsace.
Treaty of Westphalia
Represents French interests during the negotiations at Munster.
Treaty of Westphalia
France receives important Habsburg rights and influence in Alsace.
Treaty of Westphalia
France gains control of Breisach and strengthens its Rhine frontier.
Treaty of Westphalia
French possession of Metz is confirmed in the settlement.
Treaty of Westphalia
France receives garrison rights at Philippsburg on the Rhine.
Treaty of Westphalia
French possession of Toul is confirmed under the peace terms.
Treaty of Westphalia
French possession of Verdun is confirmed as part of the Three Bishoprics.
Treaty of Westphalia
France emerges from the settlement with increased influence on the Rhine.
Treaty of Westphalia
Mazarin continues the separate Franco Spanish war after the German peace.
Treaty of Westphalia
Mazarin presents the peace as a favourable settlement for France and a justification for stronger royal authority.
Treaty of Westphalia
Mazarin secures French gains while continuing war against Spain.
Treaty of Westphalia
Helps negotiate French terms in the Westphalian peace congress.
Treaty of Westphalia
Works for French recognition of territorial gains in Alsace.
December
Siege of Paris
Parlement refuses funds & Mazarin calls on the Condes troops to surround Paris
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of Pierre Broussel
Demonstrators force Anne to release Broussel & call for the removal of Mazarin
Arrest of Pierre Broussel and other parlementaires
Arrests 3 troublemakers in Parlement including Broussel after the Battle of Lens
Battle of Lens
France defeats Spain
Comments on a Certain Broadsheet
Descartes publishes a defence of his philosophy against positions associated with Henricus Regius.
Constitution of France
Grants concessions to the Chambre by withdrawing Mazarines intendants. Describes the Chambre as a "republic within the monarchy"
Demonstrations
Demonstrators force Anne to release Broussel & call for the removal of Mazarin
Descartes Disputes Regius Interpretation Of Cartesianism
Descartes published a response to Henricus Regius after disagreements over the nature of the mind. The exchange distinguished his own metaphysical commitments from a former follower's interpretations.
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