Birth of Joseph Joffre
Birth of Joseph Joffre
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1852 in France
Explore 12 historical events and records for France in 1852.
Historical records for France in 1852
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January
September
Invention of Airballoon
Giffard makes the first powered and controlled flight traveling 27 km from Paris to Trappes
December
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of France, proclaims himself Emperor
Other events (month unknown)
1st Paris Flight
1st to fly a steam-powered airship over Paris
Gyroscope
Constructs and names the gyroscope for studying rotational motion.
Holy Places Dispute
Presses Ottoman authorities to recognize French Catholic rights in the Holy Places.
Holy Roman Empire
Restores the Empire, assumes the title of Emperor Napoleon III
Minister of Interior
Appointed Minister of the Interior
Proudhon Examines December Coup
Proudhon published an analysis of the social revolution and the coup of December 1851 under Louis Napoleon Bonaparte.
Rotational Reference Instrument
Creates an instrument preserving orientation through angular momentum.
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of France. Restores the Empire, assumes the title of Emperor Napoleon III
Uranium Chemistry
Clarifies uranium chemistry after isolating the metal.
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