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1866 in France

Explore 2 historical events and records for France in 1866.

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Historical records for France in 1866

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June

June 1866

French Neutrality

Bonaparte, Louis Napoleon · Paris · Emperor of France · Warfare / Seven Weeks War

Napoleon III keeps France neutral while expecting a prolonged struggle between Austria and Prussia.

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1866

Construction of Suez Canal

Lesseps, Ferdinand de · Suez Canal · Engineer · Science / Engineering

Relies increasingly on mechanical excavation as forced labour is curtailed during the later construction phase.

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