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1838 in France

Explore 3 historical events and records for France in 1838.

Historical records for France in 1838

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May

Death of Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord

Talleyrand-Perigord, Charles Maurice de · House / House of Talleyrand-Perigord

Death of Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord

November

Battle of Vera Cruz

Louis Phillipe · Vera Cruz · House / House of Bourbon

The French bombard Vera Cruz using new explosive shells forcing the Mexicans to pay reparations

Other events (month unknown)

Proudhon Wins Academy Scholarship

Proudhon, Pierre-Joseph · Besancon · Humanities / Philosophy

Proudhon received the Suard scholarship from the Academy of Besancon, allowing him to pursue independent study and writing.

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