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TROIS SOUCOUPES VOLANTES SOUS HENRI IV
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This document reports on historical accounts of flying saucers. Archivist H.-F. Buffet of Ille-et-Vilaine shared an account of a flying saucer sighting in Brittany during the reign of Louis XIV. He also presents a second account from the 'livre de raison' of François Lorier, preserved in the archives of Ille-et-Vilaine. This entry details an event on May 9, 1602, during the feast of Saint Nycollas, where three suns were seen in the sky above Redon around 7:30 AM. These three suns reportedly emitted light and then merged with the ordinary sun. The author of the 'livre de raison' noted that many people witnessed this 'miracle'.
Magazine Overview This document is a short article titled "TROIS SOUCOUPES VOLANTES SOUS HENRI IV" (Three Flying Saucers Under Henry IV), published in Volume IV, Issue 1, with a raw date of May 1602, though the content refers to events in 1602 and mentions Louis XIV. The article is presented as a communication from M. H.-F. Buffet, an archivist in chief of Ille-et-Vilaine, located at 2, place Saint-Melaine, Rennes.
Historical UFO Sightings The article begins with M. H.-F. Buffet stating that he had previously reported a flying saucer sighting in Brittany during the reign of Louis XIV. He then proceeds to share three other accounts of similar phenomena that reportedly appeared in the sky over Redon during the reign of Henry IV.
Redon Sighting, May 9, 1602 Buffet states that he found a record in the 'livre de raison' (personal journal) of François Lorier, which is preserved in the archives of Ille-et-Vilaine. The entry details an event that occurred on the ninth day of May, 1602, which was also the feast day of Saint Nycollas.
According to Lorier's account, around seven-thirty in the morning, three suns were observed in the sky. These three suns reportedly emitted light and subsequently merged together with the ordinary sun. The author of the journal, Lorier, added that a number of people witnessed this event, which he described as a 'miracle'.
Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance The article focuses on historical accounts of anomalous aerial phenomena, presented as potential early UFO sightings. The editorial stance appears to be one of documenting and sharing such historical curiosities, with the implication that these events, though described in historical terms like 'miracle', might be interpreted through a modern lens of unidentified flying objects. The use of archival records lends a degree of credibility to the reported events.
« Le neufvième jour de may 1602, jour et feste de saint Nycollas, il a este veu environ les sept heures et demye du matin dans le ciel trois soulails qui tous trois portoient clarté et puis se rejoignirent tous avecque le soulail ordinaire. »
Frequently Asked Questions
What historical event is described in the document?
The document describes the sighting of three suns in the sky over Redon on May 9, 1602, which merged into one, witnessed by many people and recorded as a 'miracle'.
Who reported the sighting?
The sighting was recorded in the 'livre de raison' (personal journal) of François Lorier, and brought to light by H.-F. Buffet, an archivist from Ille-et-Vilaine.
Where and when did the event occur?
The event occurred in Redon, France, on May 9, 1602, around 7:30 AM.
What is the significance of this event?
It is presented as a historical account of a potential anomalous aerial phenomenon, described as three suns appearing and merging, which was considered a miracle by observers.
In This Issue
People Mentioned
- H.-F. Buffetarchivist
- François Lorierauthor of a 'livre de raison'
Organisations
- archives d'Ille-et-Vilaine
Locations
- Ille-et-Vilaine, France
- Rennes, France
- Bretagne, France
- Redon, France