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1742 in France

Explore 5 historical events and records for France in 1742.

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Historical records for France in 1742

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May

27 May 1742

Battle of Sahay

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

Defeats the Austrians near Budweis. Created Duc de Broglie & made a peer of France after victory at Sahay

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1742

Commander in Chief

Broglie, Francois-Marie de · Commander in Chief · Warfare / War of Austrian Succession

Appointed Commander of the French Army in Germany

1742

Musical Notation Proposal

Rousseau, Jean-Jacques · Paris · Philosopher · Humanities / Philosophy

Rousseau presents a new system of musical notation to the Academy of Sciences.

1742

Peerage

Broglie, Francois-Marie de · Marshal · House / House of Broglie

Created Duc de Broglie & made a peer of France after victory at Sahay

1742

Siege of Prague

Broglie, Victor-Francois de · Prague · Colonel · Warfare / War of Austrian Succession

Takes part in the siege of Prague

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