Versailles Century

Versailles Century

On This Day

14 March 1689

From the Journal of the Marquis de Dangeau

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David Gemeinhardt
Mar 14, 2026
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On this day, the royal family carries on with its usual pursuits amid news from across the Channel:

“The King dined at his petit couvert and went out shooting. Monseigneur went out wolf hunting. Madame accompanied him. In the evening, there was a comedy.”

Meanwhile, there is word of support for King James from Scotland:

“The parliament of Scotland will mee…

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