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1741 in France

Explore 8 historical events and records for France in 1741.

Historical records for France in 1741

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May

Support for Charles Albert

de Fleury, Andre-Hercule · Versailles · Chief Minister of France · Government / Government of France

Fleury’s government committed French support to Charles Albert’s challenge against Maria Theresa.

November

Support for Elizabeths Coup

Lestocq, Johann Hermann · Saint Petersburg · Court Physician · Politics / Russian Court

Lestocq assisted Elizabeth’s conspiracy and encouraged her alliance with the Guards.

Capture of Prague

Broglie, Francois-Marie de · Prague · Marshal · Warfare / War of Austrian Succession

The French & Bavarians consolidate control of western & central Bohemia

Capture of Prague

Fouquet, Charles Louis Auguste · Prague · French Commander · Warfare / War of Austrian Succession

Belle-Isle directed French operations supporting the Bavarian capture of Prague.

Storming of Prague

de Broglie, Francois-Marie · Prague · Marshal of France · Warfare / War of Austrian Succession

Broglie commanded French troops during the successful allied assault on Prague.

Storming of Prague

de Saxe, Maurice · Prague · Marshal of France · Warfare / War of Austrian Succession

Maurice de Saxe helped lead the surprise assault that captured Prague for the Bavarian claimant.

Other events (month unknown)

Aide-de-Campe

Montcalm-Gozon, Louis-Joseph · Aide-de-Campe · Warfare / Silesian War, 1st

Appointed Aid-de-camp to the Marquis del Fare during the French invasion of Germany

Invasion of Germany

Montcalm-Gozon, Louis-Joseph · Aide-de-Campe · Warfare / Silesian War, 1st

Appointed Aid-de-camp to the Marquis del Fare during the French invasion of Germany

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