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1899 in France

Explore 5 historical events and records for France in 1899.

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Historical records for France in 1899

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March

21 March 1899

French Acceptance of Congo-Nile Boundary

Delcasse, Theophile · Fashoda · Foreign Secretary of France · Warfare / Sudan War

Accepts the agreement with Britain defining French and British spheres between the Congo and Nile basins.

September

9 September 1899

Trial

Dreyfus, Alfred · Rennes · Captain · Warfare / Military

Found guilty for a 2nd time, the court martial is commuted to 10 yrs imprisonment

19 September 1899

Pardon

Dreyfus, Alfred · Paris · Captain · Warfare / Military

The Council of Minister's give Dreyfuss a full pardon

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1899

Actinium

Debierne, Andre-Louis · Paris · Chemist · Science / Chemistry

Discovers actinium while working in the Curie research circle.

1899

Nocturnes

Debussy, Achille-Claude · Arts / Classical Music

Composes, "Nocturnes"

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