20 January 1666Death of Anne of AustriaAnne of Austria
Death of Anne of Austria, dies of breast cancer
Historical records for France in 1666, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Death of Anne of Austria, dies of breast cancer
France and Holland declare War on England, France takes Antigua, Montserrat and St Kitts
Develops a micrometer for measuring small angular separations through telescopes.
Founds the French Academy of Sciences
Begins the persecution of France's 2 million Huguenots
Improves quantitative observation of planetary diameters and double stars.
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