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1740 in France

Explore 3 historical events and records for France in 1740.

Historical records for France in 1740

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Academy Debates Meridian Measurement Results

Maupertuis, Pierre Louis · Paris · Mathematician · Science / Astronomy

French scientific debate continued over the interpretation of polar and equatorial measurements.

Holy Orders

Condillac, Etienne Bonnot de · Paris · Abbe · Humanities / Philosophy

Condillac takes holy orders after theological study in Paris.

Marshal

Contades · Marshal · Warfare / Military

Appointed Field Marshal

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