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1674 in France

Explore 3 historical events and records for France in 1674.

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Historical records for France in 1674

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August

4 August 1674

Birth of Philippe II of Orleans

Philippe II of Orleans · St Cloud · House / House of Orleans

Birth of Philippe II of Orleans, son of Philippe I

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1674

Franche-Comte Annexation

XIV, Louis · Franche-Comte · Warfare / Franco-Dutch War

Secures French control of Franche-Comte.

1674

The Search after Truth

Malebranche, Nicolas · Paris · Philosopher · Humanities / Philosophy

Malebranche publishes the first volumes of The Search after Truth.

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