30 June 1690Battle of Beachy HeadLouis XIV Sun King
William III is fighting James II, Louis XIV wants a Jacobite rebellion and invades
Historical records for France in 1690, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
William III is fighting James II, Louis XIV wants a Jacobite rebellion and invades
William III is fighting James II, Louis XIV wants a Jacobite rebellion and invades
James II, supported by French troops, is defeated in Ireland
The French led by Marshal Luxembourg defeat the Grand Alliance
Luxembourg defeats the Allied army under Waldeck at the Battle of Fleurus.
The French led by Marshal Luxembourg defeat the Grand Alliance
Tourville defeats the combined Anglo-Dutch fleet at the Battle of Beachy Head.
Defeats the Anglo-Dutch fleet & sinks 5 of its ships
Catinat defeats the Savoyard and Imperial army at Staffarda, giving France the initiative in Piedmont.
After Staffarda, Catinat's forces occupy Savigliano and Saluzzo and extend French control across parts of Piedmont.
Louis XIV places Luxembourg in command of the main French army in Flanders after the disappointing 1689 campaign.
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