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1686 in France

Explore 3 historical events and records for France in 1686.

Historical records for France in 1686

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July

League of Augsburg

XIV, Louis · Augsburg · Warfare / League of Augsburg

European powers organise against French expansion.

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Birth of Charles de Berry

Berry, Charles de · House / House of Bourbon

Birth of Charles de Berry, youngest son of the Grand Dauphin

Philosophical Commentary

Bayle, Pierre · Rotterdam · Philosopher · Humanities / Philosophy

Bayle begins publishing A Philosophical Commentary, arguing for freedom of conscience and religious toleration.

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