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1769 in France
- French conquest of CorsicaThe island of Corsica had been ruled by the Republic of Genoa since 1284. In the 18th century, Corsicans started to develop their own nationalism and seek…
- Battle of Ponte NovuOn the 8th of May 1769, the river Golo turned red near a stone bridge in north central Corsica. Royal French forces under Comte de Vaux advanced against…