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Book ID: 1933
Title Les Divertissemens de Versailles, donnez par le Roy à Toute sa Cour, au retour de la Conqueste de la Franche-Comté, en l'année 1674
Authors Félibien, André
Year of event 1674
Event description Victory celebrations in Versailles held by Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715), on his return from the conquest of la Franche-Comté.
Event type Victory and peace celebrations
Event place Versailles
Publication info Paris: Jean Baptiste Coignard; 1674; 16°
Pages 114pp + ii
Illustrations 1 engraving
Festival type Banquets and feasts; Dramas; Fireworks; Illuminations; Musical performances and concerts; Tragedies
Rulers Louis XIV, King of France
Artists Poquelin, Jean-Baptiste de (= Molière); Lully, Jean Baptiste de; Racine, Jean; Quinault, Philippe
Shelfmark BL 605.a.22.(1.); BNF 8- H- 12610; BNF 8- LB37- 3667; BNF MFICHE 8- LB37- 3667 ; BNF P87/435
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Notes The celebrations include 'Alceste' by Quinault and Lully; Eglogue (musical piece); 'Le Malade Imaginaire' by Molière; 'Iphigenie' by Racine; banquet; fireworks; illuminations.