Battle of Calcinato
Vendome wins a sharp victory over an Imperial force near Calcinato in Lombardy.
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1706 in France
Explore 18 historical events and records for France in 1706.
Historical records for France in 1706
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April
May
Battle of Ramillies
Is defeated by Marlborough at Ramillies.
Battle of Ramillies
Villeroy is defeated by Marlborough at Ramillies, causing the loss of much of the Spanish Netherlands.
French Army Defeated at Ramillies
Villeroy's army is defeated at Ramillies, triggering a rapid French loss of positions across Flanders.
French Field Command Reorganised under Vendome
Vendome assumes command of French field forces and reorganises their deployment after Villeroy's defeat.
Transfer to Flanders
Vendome is transferred from Italy to Flanders after the French crisis following Ramillies.
June
Commander in Italy
Philippe II of Orleans takes senior command in Italy during the crisis before Turin.
Loss of Brabant
Villeroy's defeat at Ramillies leads to rapid Allied gains across Brabant and Flanders.
September
Battle of Turin
Philippe II of Orleans commands French forces during the failed campaign that ends at Turin.
Battle of Turin
Philippe II of Orleans commands French forces during the failed siege and battle of Turin.
Death of Ferdinand Marsin
Marsin is mortally wounded and captured after the French defeat at Turin.
Siege of Turin
La Feuillade conducts the siege of Turin before the French army is defeated by Eugene.
Other events (month unknown)
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of the Army in Italy
Commander in Chief
Philippe II of Orleans is appointed commander of the French army in Italy.
Death of Pierre Bayle
Pierre Bayle dies in Rotterdam while continuing his philosophical writing.
Vendome Defeats Imperial Troops At Calcinato
Vendome achieved a victory against an imperial force at Calcinato in Lombardy.
Vendome Leaves Italian Theatre
Vendome was recalled from Italy to take command in the Low Countries after the French defeat at Ramillies.
Vendome Reorganises French Flemish Forces
Vendome attempted to restore the French army's effectiveness after setbacks in the Spanish Netherlands.
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