Death of Louis XV
The Parlement of Paris is abolished
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1774 in France
Explore 51 historical events and records for France in 1774.
Historical records for France in 1774
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May
Succession
Succeeds as King of France
August
Retirement
Forced to retire on the accession of Louis XVI
Parlement
Louis recalls the Paris Parlement
Other events (month unknown)
Controller General
Appointed Controller General of Finance
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Messier Catalogue Entry M40
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Messier Catalogue Entry M41
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