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1884 in France

Explore 4 historical events and records for France in 1884.

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Historical records for France in 1884

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June

27 June 1884

Birth of Gaston Bachelard

Bachelard, Gaston · Bar-sur-Aube · Philosopher · Humanities / Philosophy

Gaston Bachelard is born at Bar-sur-Aube in northeastern France.

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1884

Award

Debussy, Achille-Claude · Arts / Classical Music

The Winner of the Grande Prix de Rome

1884

Lucifer

Fabre, Ferdinand · Arts / Literature

Publication of "Lucifer"

1884

Rule of Vietnam

Ferry, Jules Francoise Camille · Paris · Prime Minister of France · Government / Government of France

Vietnam becomes a French protectorate

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