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Jan 1, 1200
University of Paris Founded
The University of Paris was founded in 1200. It was a Cathedral school that grew out of the schools of Notre Dame. The university was a coporate company that had both professors and students. It was originally divided into the four facilities of: theology, law, medicine, and the arts. -
May 1, 1337
Hundred Years War Begins
Hundred Years War begins after King Philip VI of France attempted to confiscate the English territories in the duchy of Aquitaine. -
Jan 1, 1345
Notre Dame Cathedral Opened
The building was started in 1163 and finished 1345. It is a hub for Catholic people. It is located on a Island between to cities, The island is called Île de la Cité. The Île de la Cité was the center of ancient Lutetium, medieval Paris and the contemporary capital. -
Apr 8, 1347
The Black Death
In 1347, the Black Death epidemic arrived in Europe. The disease came in the form of fleas that were embedded in the soilders horses and rats. It wiped out about 90% of the population at the time. -
Jul 1, 1453
Hundred Years War Ends
In 1429, at the siege of Orleans the French eventually gained the upperhand on the Engish. Joan of Arc led a relief force which successfully defeated the English and gaev France the victory. -
Aug 24, 1572
Massacre of Protestants
King Charles IX of France, a Catholic, orders the assassination of Huguenot Protestant leaders in Paris, setting off a killing spree that resulted in the massacre of tens of thousands of Huguenots all across France. -
Louvre Opened
The Louvre opened on August 10, 1793 with 537 pieces of art. Most of the artwork was royal or property of the church. Today there are over 35,000 pieces of art in the Louvre. -
French Soldiers Discover the Rosetta Stone
In July 1799 Napoleon's soilders blew up anciet walls in the town of Rosetta to expand their fort. While clearing the rubble a soilder noticed the polished fragment of stone. After rcovering it they realized the carvings and handed it over to the Institute. -
Napoleon Crowned
In 1804, Napoleon crowned himself emperor of the First French Empire. After a series of military success, most of continental Eurpoe was brough under his control. -
Arc de Triomphe
Construction for the Arc de Triomphe started on August 15, 1806 under the rule of Napoleon. The arc honors those who fought and died for France in the French Revolution and Napoleonic wars. It stands 164 feet tall and has the names of the generals and the wars carved on the inside. -
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Eiffel Tower Built
Construction on the Eiffel Tower began on January 28, 1887 and was completed two years later. The tower rises to 1063 feet. It was designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel. -
Dreyfus Affair
The Dreyfus affair started in 1894 and lasted until 1906. It was a political crisis trying to prove the innocense or guilt of Alfred Dreyus, an army captain convicted for selling military secrets to the Germans. He was convicted and given the highest legal penalty which included of perpetual imprisonment, loss of rank, and degration. -
France Declares War on Germany
France and Britian declared war on Germany in respone to Hitlers invasion of Poland. -
Currency Change
The Euro repalced the franc and became the new curreny of France. -
France Becomes a Country
When Charles the Great died, his empire was divided between his grandsons. This is also known as the Treaty of Verdun. in the Treaty, Charles the Bald recieved the western portion of the land which became France.
