Franco-Dutch War
Begins war against the Dutch Republic.
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1672 in France
Explore 11 historical events and records for France in 1672.
Historical records for France in 1672
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May
Battle of Sole Bay
Withdraws 35 French vessels leaving the English open to attack by de Ruyter
June
Crossing of the Rhine
Crosses the Rhine during the Dutch campaign.
Other events (month unknown)
Declaration of War
Begins the Franco-Dutch War
Earth-Sun Distance Estimate
Supports an improved estimate of the distance between Earth and Sun.
Mars Parallax Expedition
Observes Mars from Cayenne for comparison with measurements in France.
Reform of Legal System
Enacts the reforms of the Maritime Code
Sole Bay Flagship Fighting Estrees
Jean II Estrees was a French fleet commander in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The hard fought action involved close engagements among capital ships including the loss of the English flagship Royal James.
Sole Bay Strategic Result Estrees
Jean II Estrees was a French fleet commander in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. Although both sides claimed successes the Dutch attack disrupted allied operational plans and prevented an easy invasion attempt.
Sole Bay Surprise Attack Estrees
Jean II Estrees was a French fleet commander in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. The Dutch fleet attacked the Anglo French force near Sole Bay before the allied commanders could fully exploit their strength.
Vendome Serves In Dutch War
The young Louis Joseph de Vendome served during the French invasion of the Dutch Republic.
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