Council of Finance
Appointed Head of the Council for Finance
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1717 in France
Explore 18 historical events and records for France in 1717.
Historical records for France in 1717
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January
Keeper of Seal
Appointed Keeper of the Seals
March
Council of Foreign Affairs
Appointed Member of Council for Foreign Affairs
April
Reform of Currency
A Council decree proclaims bank-notes will not be subject to devaluation
May
Imprisonment in the Bastille
Arouet is imprisoned in the Bastille after being accused of writing satirical verses.
Alliance Philippe II of Orleans and Triple Alliance
Tsar Peter I concludes a Francon Treaty after France joins the Triple Alliance
Francon Treaty
Tsar Peter I concludes a Francon Treaty after France joins the Triple Alliance
July
Succession
Toulouse loses his right of succession to the French throne. Maine loses his right of succession to the French throne
August
Treaty of Triple Alliance
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
Parlement
The Parlement of Paris forbids foreigners in the administration of royal revenues
Alliance Agreement
Afther Spain invades Sardinia Dubois visits Britain to reinforce the Triple Alliance
Alliance Triple Alliance
Afther Spain invades Sardinia Dubois visits Britain to reinforce the Triple Alliance
Invasion of Sardinia
Spain begins its conquest of Sardinia
Treaty of France
Prussia, France & Russia sign a Treaty to bring the Northern War to an end. Prussia, France & Russia sign a Treaty guaranteeing Utrecht
Other events (month unknown)
Alliance Agreement
In making the Triple Alliance France abandons Sweden & protects George I
Alliance Philippe II of Orleans and George I
In making the Triple Alliance France abandons Sweden & protects George I
Triple Alliance
Negotiates the Triple Alliance
Triple Alliance
In making the Triple Alliance France abandons Sweden & protects George I
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