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France in 1668

Historical records for France in 1668, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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8Events
2Named people
3Places
3Categories

Historical records

February

February 1668Franche-Comte CampaignLouis XIV Sun King

Franche-Comte · Warfare / War of Devolution

Occupies Franche-Comte during the War of Devolution.

May

2 May 1668Rule of BelgiumLouis XIV Sun King

Aix-la-Chapelle · Warfare / War of Devolution

Under the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle France gives up the Belgian provinces

2 May 1668Treaty of Aix-la-ChapelleLouis XIV Sun King

Aix-la-Chapelle · Warfare / War of Devolution

Britain and the United Provinces form an alliance against France which Sweden joins

2 May 1668Treaty of Aix-la-ChapelleLouis XIV Sun King

Aix-la-Chapelle · Warfare / War of Devolution

Spain regains Franche-Comte in return for Lille, Tournay and 10 other fortified towns. Louis makes peace which is signed at Aix-la-Chapelle. Ends the war over Louis XIV's claim to the Spanish Belgian provinces.

Other Events

1668Alliance Agreement at LondonColbert de Croissy

London · Government / Government of France

Attempts to break up the Triple Alliance between England, Holland & Sweden

1668Alliance England, Holland and SwedenColbert de Croissy

London · Government / Government of France

Attempts to break up the Triple Alliance between England, Holland & Sweden

1668AmbassadorColbert de Croissy

London · Government / Government of France

Appointed Ambassador of England

1668Rule of NetherlandsLouis XIV Sun King

Warfare / War of Devolution

Leopold signs a Treaty with Louis promising 1/2 the Spanish land in the Netherlands

1668Triple AllianceLouis XIV Sun King

House / House of Bourbon

An alliance of England, the United Provinces and Sweden against Louis XIV

Names involved

Colbert de CroissyLouis XIV Sun King

Places involved

Aix-la-ChapelleFranche-ComteLondon

Provenance

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