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Thomas Corneille
1709Dec, 8

Thomas Corneille

Thomas Corneille, French playwright and philologist (b. 1625)
Thomas Corneille (20 August 1625 – 8 December 1709) was a French lexicographer and dramatist.

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  • 28Jun

    Battle of Poltava

    Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden at the Battle of Poltava.
  • 8Jul

    Battle of Poltava

    Peter I of Russia defeats Charles XII of Sweden at the Battle of Poltava, thus effectively ending Sweden's status as a major power in Europe.