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1733 in France

Explore 4 historical events and records for France in 1733.

Historical records for France in 1733

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October

Declaration of War

Louis XV · Warfare / Polish Succession

France declares war on the Holy Roman Empire

Other events (month unknown)

Du Fay Studies Electrical Attraction

du Fay, Charles Francois · Paris · Scientist · Science / Astronomy

Charles Francois de Cisternay du Fay investigated electrical phenomena and distinguished two kinds of electricity.

Hippolyte et Aricie Paris Premiere

Rameau, Jean Philippe · Arts / Opera

Jean Philippe Rameau's Hippolyte et Aricie premiered in Paris, introducing bold harmonic writing to French tragédie lyrique.

Succession

Louis XV · Warfare / Polish Succession

France goes to war to secure the resoration of Stanislas Leszcynski

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