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1786 in France

Explore 5 historical events and records for France in 1786.

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Historical records for France in 1786

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August

20 August 1786

Reform of Government

Calonne, Charles Alexandre de · Paris · Comptroller General · Government / Government of France

Presents reform proposals to Louis XVI

September

15 September 1786

Lieutenant

Napoleon I · Lyons · Lieutenant · Warfare / Military

Joins his regiment in Lyons

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1786

Comet Encke

Mechain, Pierre · Science / Astronomy

Comet Encke is first recorded by Pierre Mechain, a periodic comet that completes an orbit of the Sun once every 3.3 year

1786

French Navy

Brunel, Marc Isambard · France · Science / Civil Engineering

Brunel enters the French Navy as a cadet after receiving instruction in naval subjects.

1786

Navigation

Brunel, Marc Isambard · West Indies · Science / Civil Engineering

During naval voyages to the West Indies Brunel gains experience of ships, navigation and marine construction.

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