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1748 in France

Explore 4 historical events and records for France in 1748.

Historical records for France in 1748

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May

Birth of Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes

Sieyes, Emmanuel Joseph · Frejus · House / House of Sieyes

Birth of Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes

October

Rule of Madras

Louis XV · Madras · Warfare / War of Austrian Succession

Under the Treaty of Aix-la-chapelle France cedes Madras to Britain

Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle

Louis XV · Aix-la-Chapelle · Warfare / War of Austrian Succession

Under the Treaty of Aix-la-chapelle France cedes Madras to Britain. France repudiates Charles Stewart & recognizes the Hanoverian succession. Ends the War of Austrian Succession. Confirms Maria Theresas succession to the Habsburg lands

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Man as Plant

La Mettrie, Julien Offray de · Berlin · Philosopher · Humanities / Philosophy

La Mettrie publishes Man as Plant after receiving protection at the court of Frederick II.

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