Conference of Utrecht
First day of the Utrecht Peace Conference
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1712 in France
Explore 12 historical events and records for France in 1712.
Historical records for France in 1712
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January
June
Birth of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau is born in Geneva to Isaac Rousseau and Suzanne Bernard.
July
Battle of Denain
Villars wins a decisive victory over Eugene's forces at Denain and changes the course of the war.
Battle of Denain
Wins at Denain and improves France's position.
French Position Recovers after British Withdrawal
Villars benefits from Britain's withdrawal from active Allied operations and regains strategic freedom in the theatre.
August
Recovery after Denain
Louis XIV's negotiating position improves after Villars wins at Denain.
September
Recapture of Douai
Villars recaptures Douai after the victory at Denain.
October
Recapture of Bouchain
Villars recaptures Bouchain and reverses Marlborough's earlier gain.
Recapture of Le Quesnoy
Villars recaptures Le Quesnoy as French fortunes recover after Denain.
Other events (month unknown)
Anglo French Military Truce Arranged
A suspension of hostilities between Britain and France reduced fighting between the two powers before final treaties were completed.
Vendome Buried In El Escorial
Vendome was buried in the royal monastery of El Escorial following his death in Spain.
Vendome Dies In Spain
Vendome died at Vinaros in Spain during the final years of the War of the Spanish Succession.
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