20 October 1746Capture of MadrasJoseph Francois Dupleix
Captures Madras on behalf of the French
Historical records for France in 1746, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Captures Madras on behalf of the French
Serves at the Battle of Plaisance where he is captured by the Austrians
Serves at the Battle of Plaisance where he is captured by the Austrians
Frances Marshal Saxe defeats Austria for control of The Netherlands
Jean-Philippe de Cheseaux compiles a list of 20 nebulae (including eight not previously known)
Diderot anonymously publishes Philosophical Thoughts, challenging religious dogmatism.
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