18 March 1662Carrosses a Cinq SolsBlaise Pascal
Pascal helps establish an early public transport service using fixed routes and fares.
Historical records for France in 1662, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Pascal helps establish an early public transport service using fixed routes and fares.
Blaise Pascal dies in Paris, aged thirty-nine.
Purchases Dunkirk from Charles II of England.
Purchases Dunkirk from Charles II as France expands control on the Channel coast.
Purchases Dunkirk from England as Charles II sells the port to France.
Colbert organises the Gobelins manufactory as part of royal economic policy.
Establishes royal control over the Gobelins workshops to support luxury manufacture.
Places Gobelins workshops under royal direction.
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