Birth of Michel Ney
Birth of Michel Ney
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1769 in France
Explore 8 historical events and records for France in 1769.
Historical records for France in 1769
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January
April
Birth of Marc Isambard Brunel
Marc Isambard Brunel is born at Hacqueville in Normandy to Jean Charles Brunel and Marie-Victoire Lefebvre.
June
Transit of Venus
Le Gentil reaches Pondicherry for the 1769 transit but clouds prevent him from observing the event after years of travel.
August
Birth of Napoleon I
Birth of Napoleon I, father of Napoleon I, born in Ajaccio, Corsica, 4th child
Birth of Napoleon I
Birth of Napoleon I, mother of Napoleon I, born in Ajaccio, Corsica, 4th child
Birth of Napoleon I
Birth of Napoleon I, Corsica, 4th child of a poor Corsican lawyer
Other events (month unknown)
Invention of Steam Tractor
Invents the steam tractor
Sane Designs Dredging Equipment
His early naval work included designs for scows and a dredger intended for a voyage to Martinique. It enhanced the technical organisation of fleet construction.
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