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1681 in France

Explore 4 historical events and records for France in 1681.

Historical records for France in 1681

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May

Atlantic-Mediterranean Waterway

Riquet, Pierre-Paul ยท Toulouse ยท Canal Engineer ยท Science / Civil Engineering

Creates a navigable route linking the Garonne basin with the Mediterranean.

Canal du Midi Opened

Riquet, Pierre-Paul ยท Toulouse ยท Canal Engineer ยท Science / Civil Engineering

The Canal du Midi opens after years of construction.

September

Annexation of Strasbourg

XIV, Louis ยท Strasbourg ยท House / House of Bourbon

Takes Strasbourg during the Reunions policy.

Other events (month unknown)

Move to Rotterdam

Bayle, Pierre ยท Rotterdam ยท Professor ยท Humanities / Philosophy

After the Academy of Sedan is closed, Bayle moves to Rotterdam and takes a teaching post at the Illustrious School.

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