January 1717Council of FinanceArgenson Voyer
Appointed Head of the Council for Finance
Historical records for France in 1717, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Appointed Head of the Council for Finance
Appointed Keeper of the Seals
Appointed Member of Council for Foreign Affairs
A Council decree proclaims bank-notes will not be subject to devaluation
Arouet is imprisoned in the Bastille after being accused of writing satirical verses.
Tsar Peter I concludes a Francon Treaty after France joins the Triple Alliance
Tsar Peter I concludes a Francon Treaty after France joins the Triple Alliance
Toulouse loses his right of succession to the French throne. Maine loses his right of succession to the French throne
The Stuart Pretender should leave France as soon as the Treaty is signed. The fortifications of Dunkirk & Mardyk should be destroyed. No rebel subjects from Britain, France or Holland are allowed asylum. France, Britain & Holland sign the Triple Alliance. France, Britain & Holland should support the articles of Utrecht. Communicates the terms of the Triple Alliance to Philip V as soon as it is signed
The Parlement of Paris forbids foreigners in the administration of royal revenues
Afther Spain invades Sardinia Dubois visits Britain to reinforce the Triple Alliance
Afther Spain invades Sardinia Dubois visits Britain to reinforce the Triple Alliance
Spain begins its conquest of Sardinia
Prussia, France & Russia sign a Treaty to bring the Northern War to an end. Prussia, France & Russia sign a Treaty guaranteeing Utrecht
In making the Triple Alliance France abandons Sweden & protects George I
In making the Triple Alliance France abandons Sweden & protects George I
Negotiates the Triple Alliance
In making the Triple Alliance France abandons Sweden & protects George I
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