First Volume of the Encyclopedie
Diderot and d'Alembert publish the first volume of the Encyclopedie.
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1751 in France
Explore 7 historical events and records for France in 1751.
Historical records for France in 1751
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June
July
Encyclopedie First Volume
Publishes the first volume of the Encyclopedie with collaborators.
Enlightenment Knowledge Project
Organizes scientific, technical and philosophical knowledge for a broad readership.
November
Death of Julien Offray de La Mettrie
Julien Offray de La Mettrie dies in Berlin.
Other events (month unknown)
Rule of India
Clive survives the siege which ends attempts to install French rule in India
Siege of Arcot
Clive survives the siege which ends attempts to install French rule in India
Siege of Trichinopoly
Commands the siege in favour of the French candidate Chanda Sahib
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