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French troops invade papal territory Comtat Venaissin

The Comtat Venaissin, often called the Comtat for short, was a part of the Papal States from 1274 to 1791, in what is now the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of Southern France. The region was an...

The Comtat Venaissin, often called the Comtat for short, was a part of the Papal States from 1274 to 1791, in what is now the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of Southern France.

The region was an enclave within the Kingdom of France, comprising the area around the city of Avignon (itself always a separate comtat) roughly between the Rhône, the Durance and Mont Ventoux, and a small exclave located to the north around the town of Valréas purchased by Pope John XXII. The Comtat also bordered (and mostly surrounded) the Principality of Orange. The region is still known informally as the Comtat Venaissin, although this no longer has any political meaning.

Historical Significance

The Comtat Venaissin, often called the Comtat for short, was a part of the Papal States from 1274 to 1791, in what is now the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of Southern France.

Events Before

  1. English Poet and author of "Paradise Lost" John Milton marries 3rd wife Elizabeth Mynshull, 31 years his junior.

    English Poet and author of "Paradise Lost" John Milton marries 3rd wife Elizabeth Mynshull, 31 years his junior.

  2. King Charles II of England (31) marries Catherine of Braganza (23), daughter of John IV of Portugal in Portsmouth, Engla

    King Charles II of England (31) marries Catherine of Braganza (23), daughter of John IV of Portugal in Portsmouth, England

  3. Act of Uniformity requires English government and church officials to accept the Book of Common Prayer

    The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) is the title of a number of related prayer books used in the Anglican Communion and by other Christian churches historically related to Anglicanism.

  4. 1st American lime kiln begins operation in Providence, Rhode Island

    1st American lime kiln begins operation in Providence, Rhode Island

  5. Dutch garrison on Formosa surrenders to Chinese pirates

    The island of Taiwan, also commonly known as Formosa, was partly under colonial rule by the Dutch Republic from 1624 to 1662 and from 1664 to 1668.

Events After

  1. Dutch surrender colony of New Netherland, including New York, to 300 English soldiers

    The history of New York begins around 10,000 B.C. when the first people arrived. By 1100 A.D. two main cultures had become dominant as the Iroquoian and Algonquian developed.

  2. Count Miklós of Zrínyi sets out to battle the Turkish invasion army

    Count Miklós of Zrínyi sets out to battle the Turkish invasion army

  3. 1st naturalization act in American colonies

    1st naturalization act in American colonies

  4. France & Saxony sign alliance

    France & Saxony sign alliance

  5. Turkish Grand Vizier Köprülü Fazıl Ahmed attacks 120,000 Donau soldiers

    Turkish Grand Vizier Köprülü Fazıl Ahmed attacks 120,000 Donau soldiers

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Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England is ritually executed after having been dead for two years

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English Poet and author of "Paradise Lost" John Milton marries 3rd wife Elizabeth Mynshull, 31 years his junior.

English Poet and author of "Paradise Lost" John Milton marries 3rd wife Elizabeth Mynshull, 31 years his junior.

English Long Parliament disbands

The Convention Parliament of England (25 April 1660 – 29 December 1660) followed the Long Parliament that had finally voted for its own dissolution on 16 March that year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on July 26, 1663?
The Comtat Venaissin, often called the Comtat for short, was a part of the Papal States from 1274 to 1791, in what is now the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of Southern France. The region was an enclave within the Kingdom of France, comprising the area around the city of Avignon (itself always a separate comtat) roughly between the Rhône, the Durance and Mont Ventoux, and a small exclave located to the north around the town of Valréas purchased by Pope John XXII. The Comtat also bordered (and mostly surrounded) the Principality of Orange.
Why is French troops invade papal territory Comtat Venaissin significant?
The Comtat Venaissin, often called the Comtat for short, was a part of the Papal States from 1274 to 1791, in what is now the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of Southern France.

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