6 April 1672Franco-Dutch WarLouis XIV Sun King
Begins war against the Dutch Republic.
Historical records for France in 1672, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Begins war against the Dutch Republic.
Withdraws 35 French vessels leaving the English open to attack by de Ruyter
Crosses the Rhine during the Dutch campaign.
Begins the Franco-Dutch War
Supports an improved estimate of the distance between Earth and Sun.
Observes Mars from Cayenne for comparison with measurements in France.
Enacts the reforms of the Maritime Code
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