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1857 in France

Explore 5 historical events and records for France in 1857.

Historical records for France in 1857

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June

Trial

Flaubert, Gustave ยท Paris ยท Arts / Literature

Placed on trial for offences against public morality in his novel "Madame Bovary"

September

Death of Auguste Comte

Comte, Auguste ยท Paris ยท Philosopher ยท Humanities / Philosophy

Auguste Comte dies in Paris, aged fifty-nine.

Other events (month unknown)

Lactic Fermentation

Pasteur, Louis ยท Lille ยท Chemist and Microbiologist ยท Science / Medicine

Shows that microorganisms drive lactic fermentation.

Microbial Fermentation Theory

Pasteur, Louis ยท Lille ยท Chemist and Microbiologist ยท Science / Medicine

Links specific fermentation processes to specific living microbes.

Napoleon Authorises Vietnam Intervention Planning

III, Napoleon ยท Paris ยท Warfare / Military

Emperor Napoleon III's administration prepared military intervention against Vietnam following disputes involving Catholic missionaries.

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