Battle of Beachy Head
William III is fighting James II, Louis XIV wants a Jacobite rebellion and invades
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1690 in France
Explore 12 historical events and records for France in 1690.
Historical records for France in 1690
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June
Invasion of England
William III is fighting James II, Louis XIV wants a Jacobite rebellion and invades
July
Battle of Boyne
James II, supported by French troops, is defeated in Ireland
Battle of Fleurus
The French led by Marshal Luxembourg defeat the Grand Alliance
Battle of Fleurus
Luxembourg defeats the Allied army under Waldeck at the Battle of Fleurus.
Battle of Fleurus
The French led by Marshal Luxembourg defeat the Grand Alliance
Battle of Beachy Head
Tourville defeats the combined Anglo-Dutch fleet at the Battle of Beachy Head.
Battle of Beachy Head
Defeats the Anglo-Dutch fleet & sinks 5 of its ships
August
Battle of Staffarda
Catinat defeats the Savoyard and Imperial army at Staffarda, giving France the initiative in Piedmont.
Occupation after Staffarda
After Staffarda, Catinat's forces occupy Savigliano and Saluzzo and extend French control across parts of Piedmont.
Other events (month unknown)
Flanders Command
Louis XIV places Luxembourg in command of the main French army in Flanders after the disappointing 1689 campaign.
La Hire Advances Astronomical Observations
Philippe de La Hire contributed systematic observing work associated with the Academy and the Paris Observatory.
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