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Formal Constitution
- When
- 22 February 1635
- Where
- Paris
King Louis XIII granted letters patent on 22 February 1635, formally establishing the Académie française at Richelieu's urging.
The formal establishment occurred on 22 February 1635. King Louis XIII granted the letters patent that created the council. This action followed Richelieu's urging and the prior appointment of members in 1634.
Sources
- Académie Française Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-27
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