Occupation
French troops occupy Brussels
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1745 in France
Explore 13 historical events and records for France in 1745.
Historical records for France in 1745
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February
Siege of Brussels
French troops occupy Brussels
May
Battle of Fontenoy
French victory over 50,000 British, Dutch & German. Britain gains compensation in America & India. After the Battle of Fontenoy France occupies the Austrian Netherlands
Battle of Fontenoy
The French under Maurice de Saxe stop an allied advance on Tournai
Capture of Fontenoy
After the Battle of Fontenoy France occupies the Austrian Netherlands
Invasion of Netherlands, The
After the Battle of Fontenoy France occupies the Austrian Netherlands
Rule of Netherlands, The
After the Battle of Fontenoy France occupies the Austrian Netherlands
Death of Francois-Marie de Broglie
Death of Francois-Marie de Broglie
July
Capture of Bruges
French advances after Fontenoy threaten and secure Bruges.
Other events (month unknown)
Lieutenant General
Appointed Lieutenant General
Natural History of the Soul
La Mettrie publishes Natural History of the Soul, developing a materialist account of mental life.
Peerage
Created Duc de Broglie
Peerage
Appointed Marchal de Camp
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