14 April 1783QuartermasterAndre Massena Essling
Appointed Quartermaster
Historical records for France in 1783, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Appointed Quartermaster
The Parliament at Besancon demands that the Estates General be convened
Appointed Comptroller General of Finances
Mans the 1st manned hydrogen balloon flight
Jointly mans the 1st manned ballon flight
Appointed Captain of Engineers
Reforms taxes rather than summon the Estates General & resistance from Parlements
The Treaty of Versailles recognizes the independence of the USA
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