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1682 in France

Explore 3 historical events and records for France in 1682.

Historical records for France in 1682

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March

Four Gallican Articles

XIV, Louis · Paris · Religion / Gallicanism

Supports Gallican articles limiting papal authority in France.

May

Versailles Capital

XIV, Louis · Versailles · House / House of Bourbon

Moves the royal court and government to Versailles.

Other events (month unknown)

Various Thoughts on the Occasion of a Comet

Bayle, Pierre · Rotterdam · Philosopher · Humanities / Philosophy

Bayle publishes Various Thoughts on the Occasion of a Comet, attacking superstition and discussing the possibility of virtuous atheism.

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