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Issuance of the Royal Order

When
24 November 1670
Where
Paris, France
Part of
Authorization of construction of Les Invalides

Louis XIV issued an order on 24 November 1670 to commence work on a veterans' hospital in Paris.

The monarch initiated the project via a dated order, specifying the creation of a home and hospital for aged and disabled soldiers who were veterans of his campaigns.

Sources

  1. Les Invalides Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23

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