Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society: Science at Versailles

Thursday 19th March

On Thursday 19th March, the Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society will be welcoming Dan Lippman to Haywards Heath Town Hall to give a talk on Science at Versailles.

Between the 1660s and the French Revolution of 1789, the Court of Versailles was a hub of scientific activity. It was the site of numerous achievements, both large and small, like the spectacular dissection of an elephant in front of Louis XIV and Queen Marie Antoinette’s watch (6 cm in diameter with 823 components). The passion of the three King Louis inspired all sorts of inventions and innovations, greatly advancing physics, botany, mathematics, surgery, and astronomy… It’s a fascinating story to discover!

The meeting will take place in French, at Haywards Heath Town Hall, 7.45 – 9.45pm. All welcome, price for visitors £5; free to members.

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