Siege of Beitang Cathedral
Helps defend the Beitang cathedral compound.
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1900 in France
Explore 12 historical events and records for France in 1900.
Historical records for France in 1900
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June
Siege of Beijing
French forces help defend the Legation Quarter.
Legation Defence
Takes part in the defence of the legations.
July
Mobilization
Announces French naval reinforcements for Chinese waters.
August
Relief of Beijing
French troops join the entry into Beijing.
September
China Policy
Supports French participation in the allied settlement.
Other events (month unknown)
College de France
Bergson is appointed to a chair at the College de France.
Grignard Reagent
Develops organomagnesium reagents for forming carbon-carbon bonds.
Le Federalisme Economique
Publication of "Le Federalisme Economique"
Major
Appointed Major
Organomagnesium Synthesis
Creates a versatile method for synthesizing complex organic compounds.
Sorbonne Professor
Becomes professor in the Faculty of Sciences.
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