FrenchHistoryPodcast

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#OTD 3 August 1914 Germany declares war against France, launching World War I on the Western Front.	3
#OTD 5 August 1912 Henri Marie Joseph Grouès (later known as Abbé Pierre) was born. He became a Catholic priest, member of the Resistance during WW2, & deputy of the Popular Republican Movement (MRP). In 1949, he founded the Emmaus movement, to help the poor, homeless & refugees.	3
#OTD 4 August 1789 The National Constituent Assembly abolishes feudalism.	2
#OTD 2 August 1646 Jean-Baptiste du Casse was born. He became a legendary privateer, then admiral who served in several key naval battles, including the Battle of Málaga & the siege of Barcelona. In the midst of these wars, he was Governor of Saint-Domingue from 1691 to 1703.	2
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#OTD 4 August 1693, according to tradition Dom Perignon invented champagne; it is not clear whether he actually invented champagne, however he has been credited as an innovator who developed the techniques used to perfect sparkling wine.	2
#OTD 4 August 1919 Michel Déon was born. He published over 50 works & won the Prix Interallié & the Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française. He is considered to have been one of the most innovative French writers of the 20th century.	1
#OTD 4 August 1821 Louis Vuitton was born. He became the personal trunk-maker of Empress Eugénie de Montijo. He founded the Louis Vuitton fashion house, one of the most influential in the world. He also invented the first lock that could not be picked.	1
#OTD 4 August 1701 New France and the First Nations sign The Great Peace of Montreal. Because many chiefs could not write, they drew the symbols of their tribes.	1

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