Celtic history archive
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France
Caesar reports that in Gaul (present-day France), the druids had a an annual council in the center of that region, and that this Council of Gauls was presided over by a sort of …
1412
France
Joan of Arc, also known as Jeanne d’Arc, was a remarkable historical figure who was born in Domrémy, France, around 1412. She is celebrated for her role as a military leader …
1488
France
The Battle of Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier took place on 28 July 1488, between the forces of King Charles VIII of France, and those of Francis II, Duke of Brittany, and his allies. The …
1559
France
Henry II (French: Henri II; 31 March 1519 – 10 July 1559) was King of France from 31 March 1547 until his death in 1559. The second son of Francis I and Duchess Claude of Brittany, …
1560
France
Francis II (19 January 1544 – 5 December 1560) was King of France from 1559 to 1560. He was also King of Scotland as the husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, from 1558 until his death …
1602
France
Duke of Mercoeur - who planned a return to Breton independence. died February 19, 1602, in Nuernberg Philippe Emmanuel de Lorraine, Duke of Mercoeur (born September 9 1558, Nomeny, …
1781
France
Rene-Theophile-Hyacinthe Laennec was born on the 17 February 1781 in Brittany. Laennec was a Famed French physician, author and inventor of the stethoscope, and called father of …
1814
France
Marie-Louise O’Murphy (Marie-Louise O’Morphi) was a French woman known for her association with the French court, particularly as a mistress. She was born on October …
1858
France
The Miracle of Lourdes refers to the events that occurred in the town of Lourdes, France, in 1858, when a young peasant girl named Bernadette Soubirous claimed to have experienced …
1871
France
The Battle of Le Mans in 1871 was a significant military engagement that took place during the Franco-Prussian War. Here are the key points about this battle: Franco-Prussian War …
1883
France
Field Marshal Alan Francis Brooke, 1st Viscount Alanbrooke, KG, GCB, OM, GCVO, DSO & Bar (23 July 1883 – 17 June 1963), was a senior officer of the British Army. He was Chief …
1916
France
The Somme offensive begins. The 36th (Ulster) Division suffers heavy casualties