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1692 in France
Explore 14 historical events and records for France in 1692.
Historical records for France in 1692
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February
May
Siege of Namur Begins
Louis XIV joins the major French operation to capture the strategically important fortress of Namur.
Battle of Barfleur
Tourville fights Edward Russell's larger Anglo-Dutch fleet off Barfleur before withdrawing toward the French coast.
Namur Siege Command
Boufflers serves among the principal French commanders conducting the siege of Namur.
Namur Siege Engineering
Vauban directs the French siege approaches and batteries against the defences of Namur.
June
Battle of La Hogue
Tourville's retreating fleet suffers further losses as Anglo-Dutch forces destroy French ships near La Hogue.
Capture of Namur
Louis XIV celebrates the French capture of Namur after the fortress and citadel capitulate.
Covering Army at Namur
Luxembourg commands the French field army shielding the siege of Namur from Allied relief attempts.
August
Battle of Steenkerque
The French forces under Marshal Luxemburg defeat the English at Steenkerke
Battle of Steenkirk
Luxembourg repels William III's surprise attack at Steenkirk and holds the French position.
French Reinforcement at Steenkirk
Boufflers helps reinforce the French army during the critical fighting at Steenkirk.
Battle of Steenkerque
Fights at the Battle of Steenkerque
Other events (month unknown)
Vendome Fights At Steenkerque
Vendome served in the French army during its victory over Allied forces at Steenkerque.
Vendome Serves During Namur Siege
Vendome participated in French operations surrounding the capture of Namur.
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