1599 in France

Events from the year 1599 in France.

Incumbents Monarch – Henry IV

Events

Paris is described in the Civitates Orbis Terrarum as the capital of France, and "the most fertile kingdom" in the world. Thomas Platter calls Paris “sans pair" (peerless), a unique city with a mild climate and pleasant atmosphere.

Births

11 October – Abraham de Fabert, marshall of France (d. 1662) Henri de La Ferté-Senneterre, marshal of France and governor of Lorraine (d. 1681) Henri de Talleyrand-Périgord, comte de Chalais (d. 1626) Samuel Maresius, Protestant theologian (died 1673) Madeleine de Souvré, marquise de Sablé, writer (d. 1678) Jean-François Senault, Augustinian philosopher (d. 1672)

Deaths

10 April – Gabrielle d'Estrées, mistress, confidante and adviser of Henry IV of France (b. 1573)

Full date missing Antoine Caron, glassmaker, painter and illustrator (b. 1521) Philippe Hurault de Cheverny, nobleman and politician (b. 1528)

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