1439 in France
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Events from the year 1439 in France.
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Events
- 11 June - Catherine of France, Countess of Charolais is betrothed to Charles the Bold of Burgundy. They marry the following year.
- 2 November - A Great Ordinance is adopted by the Estates-General, granting the king the exclusive right to raise troops, and establishing the taxation measure known as the taille, in support of a standing army, foundation of the Compagnie d'ordonnance.
- November - The wolves of Paris terrorize the city, led by Courtaud.[2]
- Undated - Strasbourg Cathedral is completed.