February 1692MarriageLouis de Chartres
Marries Mlle de Blois
Historical records for France in 1692, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Marries Mlle de Blois
Louis XIV joins the major French operation to capture the strategically important fortress of Namur.
Tourville fights Edward Russell's larger Anglo-Dutch fleet off Barfleur before withdrawing toward the French coast.
Boufflers serves among the principal French commanders conducting the siege of Namur.
Vauban directs the French siege approaches and batteries against the defences of Namur.
Tourville's retreating fleet suffers further losses as Anglo-Dutch forces destroy French ships near La Hogue.
Louis XIV celebrates the French capture of Namur after the fortress and citadel capitulate.
Luxembourg commands the French field army shielding the siege of Namur from Allied relief attempts.
The French forces under Marshal Luxemburg defeat the English at Steenkerke
Luxembourg repels William III's surprise attack at Steenkirk and holds the French position.
Boufflers helps reinforce the French army during the critical fighting at Steenkirk.
Fights at the Battle of Steenkerque
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