Events from the Year 1661 in France
Incumbents
Monarch – Louis XIV
Events
- The Paris Opera Ballet was established, marking a significant milestone in the history of French performing arts.
- The Académie Royale de Danse was founded, further promoting the art of dance in France.
Births
1 November – Louis, Grand Dauphin, heir apparent to the throne (died 1711)
Full date missing
- Daniel d’Auger de Subercase, a notable naval officer (died 1732)
Deaths
Full date missing
- Girard Desargues, a prominent mathematician (born 1591)
- René Menard, a dedicated Jesuit missionary (born 1605)
- Louis Couperin, an influential composer (born c. 1626)
- Georges de Brébeuf, a recognized poet (born 1618)
See also
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