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1697 in France

Explore 6 historical events and records for France in 1697.

Historical records for France in 1697

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June

Siege of Barcelona

Vendome, Louis Joseph ยท Barcelona ยท French Commander ยท Warfare / Nine Years War

Vendome begins the successful French siege of Barcelona, one of the war's last major operations.

September

Peace of Ryswick

XIV, Louis ยท Ryswick ยท King of France ยท House / House of Bourbon

Louis XIV accepts the peace settlement at Ryswick, ending the Nine Years War with England, Spain and the Dutch Republic.

Other events (month unknown)

Historical and Critical Dictionary

Bayle, Pierre ยท Rotterdam ยท Philosopher ยท Humanities / Philosophy

Bayle publishes the first edition of the Historical and Critical Dictionary.

Treaty of Rijswijk

XIV, Louis ยท Rijswijk ยท Warfare / Grand Alliance

France cedes Pinerolo, Casale, Nice Lorraine and Luxemburg

Vendome Directs Siege Approaches Barcelona

Vendome, Louis Joseph ยท French Commander ยท Warfare / Nine Years War

Vendome organised military operations around Barcelona before the French capture of the city.

Vendome Forces Barcelona Capitulation

Vendome, Louis Joseph ยท French Commander ยท Warfare / Nine Years War

Vendome's siege compelled Barcelona to surrender during the closing phase of the Nine Years War.

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