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List of French monarchs

The Monarchs of France ruled from the establishment of the Frankish Kingdom in 486 to 1870. During most of its history, France was ruled by kings...

Timeline of Events

1179

11.1.1179

1804

12.2.1804

At Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Napoleon Bonaparte crowns himself Emperor of the French, the first French Emperor in a thousand years.

1831

3.10.1831

The French Foreign Legion is established by King Louis-Philippe to support his war in Algeria.

1848

2.24.1848

King Louis-Philippe of France abdicates the throne.