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1679 in France

Explore 4 historical events and records for France in 1679.

Historical records for France in 1679

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February

Peace of Nijmegen

XIV, Louis · Nijmegen · Warfare / Franco-Dutch War

Completes peace settlements after the Dutch war.

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Exile in the Netherlands

Arnauld, Antoine · Netherlands · Philosopher · Humanities / Philosophy

Renewed pressure on Port-Royal leads Arnauld to leave France and spend the remainder of his life abroad.

Objections to Pierre Poiret

Bayle, Pierre · Sedan · Philosopher · Humanities / Philosophy

Bayle publishes objections to Pierre Poiret and directly engages the philosophical problem of evil.

Treaty of Nijmegen

XIV, Louis · Nijmegen · Warfare / Franco-Dutch War

France gains Franche-Comte

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