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France in 1880

Historical records for France in 1880, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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Historical records

January

1 January 1880Canal PromoterFerdinand de Lesseps

Panama Canal · Economy / French Panama Canal Project

Ceremonially begins the French attempt to build the Panama Canal

1 January 1880Canal PromoterFerdinand de Lesseps

Panama Canal · Economy / French Panama Canal Project

French company begins work on a canal across Panama

17 January 1880Birth of Antoine Alfred Agenor de Gramont, 10thAntoine Alfred Agenor de Gramont, 10th

House / House of Agenor

Death of Antoine Alfred Agenor, 10th Duc de Gramont

Other Events

1880AmbassadorFrancois Arago

Geneva · Government / Government of France

Appointed Ambassador of Switzerland

1880Minister of Public WorksMarie Francoise Sadi Carnot

Government / Government of France

Appointed Minister of Public Works

1880PiezoelectricityJacques Curie

Paris · Science / Physics

Discovers piezoelectricity with his brother Pierre Curie.

1880PiezoelectricityPierre Curie

Paris · Science / Physics

Discovers piezoelectricity with his brother Jacques Curie.

1880Prime Minister of FranceJules Francoise Camille Ferry

Government / Government of France

Appointed Prime Minister of France, 1st term

Names involved

Antoine Alfred Agenor de Gramont, 10thFerdinand de LessepsFrancois AragoJacques CurieJules Francoise Camille FerryMarie Francoise Sadi CarnotPierre Curie

Places involved

GenevaPanama CanalParis

Provenance

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