Education
Begins attending the College of Autun at Brienne
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1778 in France
Explore 8 historical events and records for France in 1778.
Historical records for France in 1778
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January
May
Death of Voltaire
Voltaire dies in Paris after returning triumphantly to the city, aged eighty-three.
June
Paris Symphony
The Paris Symphony is first performed in Paris.
July
Death of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau dies at Ermenonville, aged sixty-six.
Declaration of War
France declares war against Great Britain
Battle of Ushant, 1st
Serves under Louis Guillouet, comte dOrvilliers at the 1st Battle of Ushant from July 23 to 27
Other events (month unknown)
Declaration of War
Jones leads a French sponsored naval unit. France enters the war on the US side with the support of Spain
Declaration of War
France declares war on Britain & sends an army to north America
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