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1842 in France

Explore 3 historical events and records for France in 1842.

Historical records for France in 1842

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Completion of Positive Philosophy

Comte, Auguste · Paris · Philosopher · Humanities / Philosophy

Comte completes the six-volume Course of Positive Philosophy.

Final Thames Tunnel Excavation Completed

Brunel, Marc Isambard · Wapping · Engineer · Science / Civil Engineering

The principal excavation beneath the Thames reaches completion, leaving finishing work before the pedestrian tunnel can open.

Proudhon Faces Property Writing Prosecution

Proudhon, Pierre-Joseph · Besancon · Humanities / Philosophy

Proudhon faced legal proceedings over a publication criticizing property owners and was acquitted by a jury.

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