Versailles Century

Versailles Century

On This Day

27 June 1689

From the Journal of the Marquis de Dangeau

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David Gemeinhardt
Jun 27, 2026
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On this day, naval matters are apparently on Louis XIV’s mind:

“The King worked until 6 o’clock with M de Seignelay and then went out to shoot. Monseigneur hunted wolves at Livry with Madame. The Dauphine was purged, which gave her much relief. “

There is also news from Ireland:

“…Londonderry has not been taken yet; the King of England has 10,000 men on th…

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