…Lorraine to its duke (Treaty of Paris, Feb. 28, 1661). Thus, at his death, the former diplomat of the Holy See could rejoice at having “returned peace to Christendom.” He would have liked to …

To make his intention clear, Louis XIV organised a festival in the carrousel of the Tuileries in January 1661, in which he appeared, on horseback, in the costume of a Roman Emperor, …

Proud, turbulent, fiercely Catholic, the citizens of sixteenth-century Paris played an important part in French history. Here N.M. Sutherland depicts them at home against the background of their …

Other events of 1661 History of France • Timeline • Years: Events from the year 1661 in France. Incumbents. Monarch – Louis XIV [1] Events. The Paris Opera Ballet established; The …

Paris landmarks built during the 16th century include the Tuileries Palace, the Fontaine des Innocents, the Lescot wing of the Louvre; the church of Saint-Eustache (1532); and the Hôtel …

2 days ago · From 1661, when Cardinal Mazarin died and Louis started his personal rule, Paris was dedicated to reflecting the glory of the monarch, even though he was early resolved to …

Events from the Year 1661 in France Incumbents. Monarch – Louis XIV. Events. The Paris Opera Ballet was established, marking a significant milestone in the history of French performing arts. …

Aug 6, 2012 · Historical events from year 1661. Learn about 20 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1661 or search by date or keyword.

Paris, 1661-87: the Age of Lu1ly MARCELLE BENOIT THE COURT: INTRODUCTION Though the Treaty of Westphalia (1648) brought the Thirty Years War to an end, another ten years …

1661-A Commentary and Translation Maureen Needham In March 1661 Louis XIV made dance history when he established and issued formal legal recognition of the world's first national …