Birth of Charles Marie de La Condamine
Charles Marie de La Condamine is born in Paris.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1701 in France
Explore 30 historical events and records for France in 1701.
Historical records for France in 1701
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January
February
French Succession Letters
Louis issues letters preserving Philip V's theoretical place in the French succession.
Barrier Fortress Occupation
Louis orders French troops into Dutch barrier fortresses in the Spanish Netherlands.
Occupation of Barrier Fortresses
Boufflers supervises French entry into fortresses previously garrisoned by Dutch troops.
Occupation of Barrier Fortresses
French troops enter Spanish Netherlands fortresses after the Bourbon succession settlement.
Succession Rights
Louis XIV preserves Philip V's theoretical French succession rights, alarming rival European powers.
March
Alliance with Bavaria
Louis strengthens his position through an alliance with the Elector of Bavaria.
Masque of Acis and Galatea Performed
French-born London writer Peter Anthony Motteux presented The Masque of Acis and Galatea around March 1701, adapting the classical story of the lovers and the cyclops Polyphemus for musical theatre.
April
Alliance with Savoy
Louis concludes an alliance linking Savoy to the Bourbon war effort.
June
Succession
Succeeds as Duke of Orleans
Alliance with Portugal
Louis supports the Franco-Spanish alliance concluded with Portugal.
July
Battle of Carpi
Catinat is defeated by Eugene of Savoy at Carpi during the opening Italian campaign.
French Withdrawal from Carpi
Catinat withdraws after Eugene's surprise attack at Carpi.
August
Italian Army Command
Villeroy replaces Catinat as commander of the French army in Italy.
Loss of Italian Command
Catinat is replaced after failing to stop Eugene's advance.
September
Battle of Chiari
Villeroy attacks Eugene of Savoy at Chiari and suffers a costly French defeat.
Battle of Chiari
Villeroy attacks Eugene's fortified position and suffers heavy losses.
Recognition of James Stuart
Recognises James Francis Edward Stuart as claimant to Britain.
Recognition of James Stuart
Louis XIV recognises James Francis Edward Stuart as heir to the English and Scottish crowns.
Recognition of Old Pretender
Louis recognises James Francis Edward Stuart as the rightful British monarch.
Other events (month unknown)
Acis and Galatea Masque Performed
French-born writer Peter Anthony Motteux presented his masque Acis and Galatea around March 1701, adapting the classical myth for the English stage.
Invasion of Netherlands, The
France invades the Spanish Netherlands & sparks off the hostlities of the war
Italian Command
Vendome is sent to Italy to restore French fortunes after early setbacks against Eugene.
Posthumous Rules for the Direction of the Mind
The unfinished Rules for the Direction of the Mind is published long after Descartes's death.
Publication of Rules for the Direction of the Mind
Descartes's unfinished Rules for the Direction of the Mind appears in a posthumous collection.
Spanish Court Appointment
The Princess des Ursins becomes chief attendant to the young Spanish queen.
Spanish Succession Crisis
Faces coalition resistance to Bourbon Spain.
Succession
Succeeds as King of The Netherlands
Succession
Sent by Orleans to persuade Philip V to recognize the rights of the Orleans to Spain
Succession
Louis XIV recognises James France's Edward as James III of England and VIII of Scotland
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