History of France, sourced from Wikipedia's "Timeline of French history".
Honorius]] gave land in Gallia Aquitania to his Visigoth federates in which to settle, forming the nucleus of the future Visigothic Kingdom under king Wallia and then his son and heir Theodoric I.</span> Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (<span lang="fr" dir="ltr">5th century</span>):
<span lang="fr" dir="ltr">Clodio, the earliest recorded king lord of the Salian Franks, began his reign.</span> Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (<span lang="fr" dir="ltr">5th century</span>):
<span lang="fr" dir="ltr">Clodio died. He was succeeded by Merovech.</span> Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (<span lang="fr" dir="ltr">5th century</span>):
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Romans]], Visigoths under Theodoric I and their allies (including the Franks) definitively stop further Hunnic invasion in Gaul. Theodoric I died during the battle, he was succeeded by his son Thorismund who also had a decisive role during the battle.</span> Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (<span lang="fr" dir="ltr">5th century</span>):
<span lang="fr" dir="ltr">Thorismund was murdered by his younger brother Theodoric II who succeeded him in the throne of the Visigothic Kingdom.</span> Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (<span lang="fr" dir="ltr">5th century</span>):
<span lang="fr" dir="ltr">Merovech died. His son Childeric I succeeded him as king.</span> Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (<span lang="fr" dir="ltr">5th century</span>):
<span lang="fr" dir="ltr">Roman territory of Septimania was ceded to the Visigothic Kingdom.</span> Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (<span lang="fr" dir="ltr">5th century</span>):
<span lang="fr" dir="ltr">Gothic war against Aegidius: Aegidius and Childeric I defeated the invading Visigoths in Orléans.</span> Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (<span lang="fr" dir="ltr">5th century</span>):
<span lang="fr" dir="ltr">Aegidius died. His son Syagrius succeeded him as magister militum of the Domain of Soissons.</span> Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (<span lang="fr" dir="ltr">5th century</span>):
<span lang="fr" dir="ltr">Theodoric II was murdered and succeeded by his younger brother Euric as king of the Visigoths, declaring total independence from Roman influence and extending during his reign the Visigothic kingdom to most of the Iberian Peninsula.</span> Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (<span lang="fr" dir="ltr">5th century</span>):
Revolt of Euric]]: Euric takes possession of parts of Spain and conquers the south of Gaul.</span> Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (<span lang="fr" dir="ltr">5th century</span>):
<span lang="fr" dir="ltr">Childeric I died. His son Clovis I succeeded him.</span> Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (<span lang="fr" dir="ltr">5th century</span>):
<span lang="fr" dir="ltr">Euric died and was succeeded by his son Alaric II as king of the Visigoths.</span> Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (<span lang="fr" dir="ltr">5th century</span>):
Battle of Soissons]]: A Frankish army under Clovis I defeated Syagrius and conquered the Domain of Soissons. Syagrius sought refuge in Alaric II's kingdom, but was later handed back to Clovis and beheaded.</span> Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (<span lang="fr" dir="ltr">5th century</span>):
Franco-Gothic War (507–511): Clovis defeated a Visigoth army under Alaric II in the Battle of Vouillé, and conquered Gallia Aquitania, thus forming the basis of modern-day France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (6th century):
Clovis died. His kingdom was divided among his four sons; the territory with its seat at Paris went to Childebert I, the kingdom of Soissons went to Chlothar I, the kingdom of Orléans went to Chlodomer, and the kingdom of Rheims (Austrasia) went to Theuderic I. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (6th century):
Battle of Vézeronce: The united armies of Clovis' sons inflicted a serious defeat on the Burgundian king Godomar. Chlodomer, the king of Orléans, was killed in battle. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (6th century):
Theuderic I died, his son Theudebert I succeeded him as king of Austrasia. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (6th century):
Theudebert I died, his son Theudebald succeeded him as king of Austrasia. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (6th century):
Theudebald died, his realm passed to his great-uncle Chlothar I. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (6th century):
Childebert I died. His brother Chlothar I inherited his territory, thus becoming sole King of the Franks and reuniting Clovis' kingdom. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (6th century):
Chlothar I died. The kingdom was divided among his four sons; Paris went to Charibert I, Burgundy to Guntram, Austrasia to Sigebert I, Soissons to Chilperic I. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (6th century):
Charibert I, king of Paris, died. With no heir, his realm was partitioned among his brothers. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (6th century):
Sigebert I of Austrasia died, his son, Childebert II, inherited his kingdom. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (6th century):
Chilperic I of Soissons (Neustria) was assassinated. His infant son Chlothar II became king and his wife Fredegund became regent. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (6th century):
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Charibert II, Franco-Lombard-Byzantine war over the Po Valley. The war was stopped by breaching dam in Cucca, transferred to the Lombards by the Byzantine emperor Maurice, which caused a severe flood, that blocked the franks' army advance into Italy. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (6th century):
Guntram of Burgundy died, his realm was passed on to Childebert II who was his adoptive son. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (6th century):
Childebert II died, his kingdom was divided between his two sons. The kingdom of Austrasia went to Theudebert II, the kingdom of Burgundy to Theuderic II. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (6th century):
Theudebert II, the king of Austrasia, was assassinated. His realm went to his brother Theuderic II, king of Burgundy. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (7th century):
Theuderic II died. His bastard son Sigebert II briefly inherited his kingdom. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (7th century):
Chlothar II gave Austrasia its independence under the kingship of his son, Dagobert I. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (7th century):
Chlothar II died. Under an agreement forged after his death, Dagobert I succeeded him as king of Neustria but ceded what would become Aquitaine to his brother, Charibert II. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (7th century):
Charibert II died, possibly in an assassination ordered by his brother Dagobert I. His infant son Chilperic succeeded him as king of Aquitaine. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (7th century):
Dagobert I died. Austrasia went to his son Sigebert III, and the Kingdom of Neustria and Burgundy to Clovis II. Both of these new kings are considered early rois fainéants. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (7th century):
Clovis II died. He was succeeded by his son Chlothar III (roi fainéant). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (7th century):
Sigebert III died. He was succeeded by Childebert the Adopted. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (7th century):
Childebert the Adopted died. Chlothar III annexed his kingdom, and became sole king of the Franks. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (7th century):
Childeric II annexed Theuderic III's kingdom, and became sole king of the Franks. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (7th century):
![Solidus en or pâle de 20 siliques émis par Childéric II (662-675). Avers : CHILDE…CVS REX grand buste diadémé et drapé à droite. Revers : (MA)SILIE CIVIT[ATI] croix au pied potencé, accostée des lettres M et A, posée sur un globe, entre deux séries de points : quatre d’un côté pour X et deux de l’autre, (résidu des chiffres de valeur). Ce monnayage est presque en argent, c’est le tout dernier solidus marseillais. On considère que c’est à partir de 675 que l’or disparaît en Gaule. A Marseille, la disparition de l’or n’est pas aussi précise que dans le royaume Franc. On peut encore attribuer des tremisses à Clovis III (675-676) et à Dagobert II (676-679).](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/db/Solidus_en_or_p%C3%A2le_de_20_siliques_%C3%A9mis_par_Child%C3%A9ric_II.jpg/500px-Solidus_en_or_p%C3%A2le_de_20_siliques_%C3%A9mis_par_Child%C3%A9ric_II.jpg)
Childeric II died. Theuderic III inherited Neustria, Clovis III (roi fainéant) inherited Austrasia. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (7th century):
Clovis III died. Theuderic III inherited his kingdom, becoming sole king of the Franks. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (7th century):
Theuderic III died. He was succeeded by his son Clovis IV (roi fainéant). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (7th century):
Clovis IV died. He was succeeded by his brother Childebert III. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (7th century):
Childebert died. He was succeeded by his son Dagobert III. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (8th century):
Dagobert died. He was succeeded by Chilperic II, the youngest son of Childeric II. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (8th century):
Chilperic died. He was succeeded by Theuderic IV, Dagobert III's son. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (8th century):
Battle of Tours: Frankish and Burgundian soldiers under the Mayor of the Palace Charles Martel inflicted a significant defeat on the invading armies of the Umayyad Caliphate. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (8th century):
Theuderic died. Charles Martel was prevented succession. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (8th century):
Charles Martel died and his realm was divided between his two sons, Pepin the Short and Carloman, acting as Mayors of the Palace. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (8th century):
Childeric III was finally proclaimed king of the Franks thanks to Pepin the Short's influence, after the throne was vacant for 7 years. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (8th century):
Carloman renounced his position as Mayor of the Palace and withdrew to monastic life, his realm was given to his brother, Pepin the Short. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (8th century):
Childeric III was dethroned as the last king of the Merovingian dynasty, Pepin the Short was later crowned king of the Franks, thus starting the rule of the Carolingian dynasty. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (8th century):
Pepin the Short died. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (8th century):
Carloman I died, Charlemagne annexed his kingdom. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (8th century):
Following successful conquests, Charlemagne became king of the Lombards. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (8th century):
The Spanish March was created by Charlemagne as a buffer zone between the Frankish kingdom and Al-Andalus. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (8th century):
Charlemagne is crowned Imperator Augustus by Pope Leo III. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (9th century):
The treaty of Heiligen is signed between Charlemagne and the Danish king establishing the boundary between Denmark and the Frankish Empire. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (9th century):
Frankish conquests in Spain were recognized by Emir Al-Hakam I. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (9th century):
Charlemagne dies and his only legitimate son, Louis the Pious, inherits the Empire. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (9th century):
Louis the Pious dies, the Frankish Empire is claimed by his eldest son Lothair I, over his two brothers, Louis the German and Charles the Bald. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (9th century):
Treaty of Verdun: An alliance between Louis the German and Charles the Bald, and their victories over Lothair I, compelled the elder brother to negotiate the division of the Frankish Empire. It was divided in three parts; West Francia for Charles the Bald, Middle Francia for Lothair I and East Francia for Louis the German, hence laying the foundations of modern France and Germany. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (9th century):
Charles the Bald is crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope John VIII. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (9th century):
Battle of Andernach: After Louis the German's death, Charles the Bald is badly defeated at Andernach by Louis' successor, Carloman of Bavaria, in an attempt to conquer his late brother's kingdom. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (9th century):
Fleeing Northern Italy from Carloman's army, Charles the Bald falls ill and dies. His son Louis the Stammerer (Louis II) succeeds him as King of West Francia. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (9th century):
Louis the Stammerer dies of illness. His two sons Louis III and Carloman II succeed him as joint kings of West Francia. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (9th century):
Louis III and Carloman II sign a treaty in Amiens dividing the kingdom between each other. Louis III obtains Neustria, Carloman II receives Burgundy and Aquitaine. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (9th century):
Louis III dies, Carloman II becomes sole king of West Francia. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (9th century):
Carloman II dies, his cousin Charles the Fat (Louis the German's youngest son) already king of East Francia, succeeds in the rule of West Francia reviving until his death the entire Carolingian Empire. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (9th century):
Charles the Fat dies, with no legitimate or recognized heir, the Empire falls apart never to be reunited again. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (9th century):
Odo of France dies leaving no surviving heir. Charles the Simple, son of Louis the Stammerer, is declared king of West Francia, the Carolingian dynasty is thus again ruler of France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (9th century):
Charles signed the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte with Rollo, the king of the Vikings, allowing their settlement in what would become the Duchy of Normandy. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (10th century):
Charles was overthrown by a noble revolt and replaced by Robert I, Odo's brother. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (10th century):
Battle of Soissons (923): Robert was killed. Charles was captured by Rudolph, the duke of Burgundy. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (10th century):
Rudolph died. He was succeeded by Louis IV, a son of Charles the Simple. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (10th century):
Louis IV died. He was succeeded by his son Lothair. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (10th century):
Lothair died. He was succeeded by his son Louis V. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (10th century):
Louis V died. With no heir, Hugh Capet was chosen as his successor for his noble blood and military successes, thus ending the Carolingian dynasty's reign, and starting the Capetian dynasty. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (10th century):
Hugh Capet died. He was succeeded by his son Robert II. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (10th century):
Robert annexed the Duchy of Burgundy. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (11th century):
Battle of Pontlevoy Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (11th century):
Orléans heresy Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (11th century):
Robert died in a civil war against his sons. His second son, Henry I, succeeded him; his third, Robert I Capet, disputed the succession and led a new revolt. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (11th century):
Henry purchased peace by reversing the annexation of the Duchy of Burgundy and giving it to his brother. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (11th century):
Battle of Val-ès-Dunes Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (11th century):
Battle of Mortemer Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (11th century):
Henry died. The throne passed to his seven-year-old son, Philip I, with his wife Anne of Kiev acting as regent. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (11th century):
Philip entered his majority. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (11th century):
Philip died. He was succeeded by his late son Louis VI, the Fat. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (12th century):
Louis' son, the future Louis VII, the Young, was crowned the junior king and heir to the throne. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (12th century):
Louis VII became duke of Aquitaine by a political marriage to the duchess Eleanor. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (12th century):
The marriage of Louis VII and Eleanor was annulled. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (12th century):
Louis VII died. He was succeeded by his son Philip II. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (12th century):
Battle of Bouvines: The French army defeated a combined English–Flemish force, enabling the kingdom to consolidate its control over Anjou, Brittany, Maine, Normandy and the Touraine. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (13th century):
Philip II died. He was succeeded by his son Louis VIII, the Lion. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (13th century):
Louis died. He was succeeded by his son Louis IX. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (13th century):
Louis IX announced that the County of Poitiers would go to his brother Alphonse – offending Isabella of Angoulême, whose son would have inherited the territory had the English won the Battle of Bouvines. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (13th century):
Saintonge War: Henry III of England arrived with an army in support of Isabella's claim to Poitiers. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (13th century):
Louis IX died. He was succeeded by his son Philip III. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (13th century):
Philip III died. He was succeeded by his son Philip IV. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (13th century):
Louis IX was canonized by Pope Boniface VIII, and was from then on better known as Saint Louis. He is the only French monarch to be declared a saint. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (13th century):
Bruges Matins: The exiled citizens of Bruges, in Flanders, returned to their hometown and killed every Frenchman. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (14th century):
Philip IV died. He was succeeded by his eldest son Louis X, the Headstrong. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (14th century):
Louis X died, possibly of poisoning. His wife was pregnant with their first child; his brother Philip V was appointed regent. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (14th century):
Philip V died. With no heir, his younger brother Charles IV succeeded him. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (14th century):
Charles IV died. He was succeeded by his cousin Philip VI. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (14th century):
Philip VI died. He was succeeded by his son John II. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (14th century):
![Philippe VI de Valois, détail de la miniature Le procès de Robert d'Artois (vers 1336), Bibliothèque nationale de France, manuscrit Français 18437, folio 2 [1].](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/93/Phil6france.jpg)
Battle of Poitiers a major battle of the Hundred Years' War between England and France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (14th century):
The States-General passed Étienne Marcel's Great Ordinance in an attempt to impose limits on the monarchy, in particular in fiscal and monetary matters. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (14th century):
John II died. He was succeeded by his son Charles V. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (14th century):
Charles V died. He was succeeded by his son Charles VI. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (14th century):
Birth of Jeanne d'Arc (The Maid of Orleans) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (15th century):
Hundred Years' War (1415–1429): An English army under King Henry V landed in the north of France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (15th century):
Battle of Agincourt: A major loss to the French in the Hundred Years' War (1415–1429) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (15th century):
The army of John the Fearless, duke of Burgundy, captured Paris. The dauphin, the future Charles VII, fled. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (15th century):
John the Fearless was assassinated by companions of the dauphin. He was succeeded by his son Philip the Good, who would ally himself with the English against the French crown. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (15th century):
The Burgundians compelled Charles VI to sign the Treaty of Troyes, under which the throne was to pass to Henry V. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (15th century):
Henry V died. He was succeeded as King of England by his infant son Henry VI. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (15th century):
Charles VII issues the Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges, requiring Church councils to be held every 10 years, and confirming the right of the Gallican Church to appoint ecclesiastical officials. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (15th century):
Battle of Castillon: In what is considered the last battle of the Hundred Years' War, the French inflict a decisive victory on the English army, eventually gaining back all English-held territories of France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (15th century):
Charles VII died. He was succeeded by his son Louis XI. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (15th century):
Louis XI died. He was succeeded by his son Charles VIII. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (15th century):
Charles VIII begins the first of the Italian Wars by invading Italy, but is eventually repulsed by the League of Venice. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (15th century):
Charles VIII died. With no heir, he was succeeded by his father's second cousin, the Duke of Orléans, Louis XII. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (15th century):
Louis XII begins the Italian War of 1499–1504 in order to press his claims to the Duchy of Milan and the Kingdom of Naples. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (15th century):
War of the League of Cambrai: Representatives of the Papacy, France, and the Holy Roman Empire and Ferdinand I of Spain established the League of Cambrai, whose purpose was to defeat Venice and partition its territory. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (16th century):
Claude, the duchess of Brittany, was married to Francis of Angoulême, the heir to the French throne. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (16th century):
Louis XII died. Francis of Angoulême succeeded him as Francis I. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (16th century):
Claude died. Her eldest son Francis, Dauphin of France, became Duke of Brittany. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (16th century):
Battle of Pavia. Francis is defeated by Imperial forces under Charles V and captured. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (16th century):
Francis I issued an edict incorporating Brittany into the kingdom of France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (16th century):
Francis I died. He was succeeded by his son Henry II. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (16th century):
Henry II ends the Italian Wars by signing the Peace of Cateau-Cambrésis and renouncing all his Italian claims. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (16th century):
Francis II died. With no heir, he was succeeded by his brother Charles IX. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (16th century):
Massacre of Vassy begins the French Wars of Religion. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (16th century):
St. Bartholomew's Day massacre of French Protestants. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (16th century):
Charles IX died. With no heir, he was succeeded by his brother Henry III. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (16th century):
Henry III died with no heir, thus ending the reign of the Valois branch of the Capetian dynasty. He was succeeded by Henry IV, the first monarch of the House of Bourbon. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (16th century):
Henry IV issued the Edict of Nantes to end the French civil war of religion. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (16th century):
King Henry IV died, by assassination Francois Ravaillac. He was succeeded by his eldest son Louis XIII, with de' Medici ruling as regent. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (17th century):
Sixteen-year-old Louis exiled his mother and took control of the government. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (17th century):
Louis took Cardinal Richelieu as his chief minister. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (17th century):
Louis died. His five-year-old son Louis XIV succeeded him. Cardinal Mazarin became regent. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (17th century):
Fronde: Cardinal Mazarin ordered the arrest of the leaders of the parlement of Paris, which provoked widespread rioting. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (17th century):
Franco-Spanish War: Victorious France signs the Treaty of the Pyrenees with Spain and annexes northern Catalonia and French Flanders. The war confirms France as the dominant continental power and Bourbon strength over the Habsburgs. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (17th century):
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle: end of the War of Devolution. France obtains Lille and other territories of Flanders from Spain. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (17th century):
Treaties of Nijmegen: A series of treaties ending the Franco-Dutch War. France obtains the Franche-Comté and some cities in Flanders and Hainaut (from Spain). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (17th century):
Truce of Ratisbon: End of the War of the Reunions. France obtains further territories in the north-west from Spain. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (17th century):
Treaty of Ryswick: End of the Nine Years' War between France and the Grand Alliance. Territorial changes were made in Europe and the colonial empires of the countries involved. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (17th century):
Battle of Carpi: In what was the first battle of the War of the Spanish Succession, Austrian invaders encountered the French army at Carpi, and defeated them. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (18th century):
War of the Spanish Succession: The Treaty of Rastatt ended hostilities between France and Austria. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (18th century):
War of the Spanish Succession: France and England signed the Treaty of Utrecht, under which Philip V of Spain renounced for himself and his descendants any right to the French throne. Similarly, possible heirs to the French crown renounced all rights to the rulership of Spain. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (18th century):
Louis XIV died of gangrene. His five-year-old great-grandson Louis XV succeeded him, with Louis XIV's nephew Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, acting as regent. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (18th century):
Treaty of The Hague: France and its allies signed a treaty with Spain, thus ending the War of the Quadruple Alliance. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (18th century):
Louis XV became the new King of France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (18th century):
Treaty of Vienna: The signing of the treaty ended the War of the Polish Succession. France gained the Duchy of Lorraine and Bar. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (18th century):
Louis XV visits Strasbourg. It is the first time since 1681 that a monarch goes to Alsace. Sumptuous festivals are organized throughout the city, the wine flows in the fountains of the squares, fireworks are fired, and a huge screen 12 meters high and 30 wide is set up in front of the Rohan Palace to partially hide the little-appreciated Gothic houses. This visit will leave the city ecstatic and indebted for many years. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (18th century):
The Dauphin Louis of France marries Infanta Maria Teresa Rafaela of Spain at the Chapel of Versailles. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (18th century):
Christophe de Beaumont becomes Archbishop of Paris at the age of forty-three. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (18th century):
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle: The signing of the treaty, dictated by France and Britain, ended the War of the Austrian Succession. The French population was dissatisfied with the terms, considering the French conquests during the war. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (18th century):
Seven Years' War: France and some allied and enemy nations sign the Treaty of Paris ending the Seven Years' War, resulting in a major blow on French colonial possessions. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (18th century):
Treaty of Versailles: In order to pay its debts and being no longer able to suppress struggle for independence, the Republic of Genoa ceded Corsica to France. Corsica remained French ever since. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (18th century):
The Dauphin Louis Auguste of France marries Archduchess Maria Antonia of Austria at the Chapel of Versailles. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (18th century):
Louis XV died. He was succeeded by his grandson Louis XVI. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (18th century):
France recognizes the American colonies as independent from the United Kingdom, making its involvement in the American War of Independence official. France will wage war with the United Kingdom in the Americas and other parts of the world assuring victory with the Peace of Paris. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (18th century):
Louis XVI visits Cherbourg to see the construction site of the dam and the arsenal. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (18th century):
The French Revolution began with the storming of the Bastille. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (18th century):
The constitutional monarchy in France is abolished, and the French First Republic was declared. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (18th century):
Former King of France Louis XVI was executed by guillotine. The National Convention had taken power a few months earlier. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (18th century):
The Directory seized power over the Convention. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (18th century):
War of the First Coalition – The Treaty of Campo Formio is signed between France and Austria following decisive French military victories. The treaty marks the collapse of the First Coalition, composed of European powers which tried to contain Revolutionary France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (18th century):
The United States Congress rescinded treaties with France, a moment considered as the semi-official beginning of the Quasi-War. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (18th century):
Coup of 18 Brumaire: General Napoleon Bonaparte overthrew the French Directory, replacing it with the French Consulate. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (18th century):
War of the Second Coalition: The Treaty of Lunéville was signed after the victory of the French Republic against the Second Coalition states (led by the Austrian and Russian Empires), marking the end of the war with only Britain left fighting France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
Saint-Domingue expedition: French Army General Charles Leclerc and the first 5,000 of 20,000 troops arrive at Cap-François (now Cap-Haïtien) to suppress Toussaint L'Ouverture and the rebellion of the black population in Haiti. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
Louisiana Purchase: France sold Louisiana to the United States of America, renouncing its last territorial possessions on continental North America. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
Haitian Revolution: Dessalines declared the independence of Haiti. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
War of the Third Coalition: The French Empire is victorious at the decisive Battle of Austerlitz which marks the end of the Third Coalition (Austria, Russia, United Kingdom, Sweden and others) against France and its client states. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
Napoleon dissolved the Holy Roman Empire, and created the Confederation of the Rhine, a union of French client states composed of 16 states in present-day Germany. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
War of the Fourth Coalition: The French Empire is victorious at the decisive Battle of Friedland which marks the end of the Fourth Coalition (mainly Prussia, Russia, Saxony, Sweden, and the United Kingdom) against France and its client states. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
Beginning of the Peninsular War which will last until Napoleon's defeat against the Sixth Coalition in 1814. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
War of the Fifth Coalition: The French Empire is victorious at the decisive Battle of Wagram which marks the end of the Fifth Coalition (mainly the Austrian Empire and the United Kingdom) against France and its client states. (to 6 July) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
War of the Sixth Coalition: The Fire of Moscow marks the beginning of French retreat after the French invasion of Russia. The First French Empire reached the height of its power and declined henceforth with the disastrous Battle of Berezina. The Sixth Coalition will go on to win the war and Napoleon will be exiled in 1814 to Elba. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
Battle of Dresden, took place around Dresden, Germany, resulting in a French victory under Napoleon against forces of the Sixth Coalition of Austrians, Russians and Prussians under Field Marshal Schwartzenberg. However, Napoleon's victory was not as complete as it could have been. Substantial pursuit was not undertaken after the battle, and the flanking corps was surrounded and forced to surrender a few days later at the Battle of Kulm. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
Battle of Leipzig, 600,000 soldiers are involved in the largest battle in Europe prior to World War I. Coalition routs the French. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
Forced abdication of Napoleon and subsequent exile to Elba. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
First Restoration: The House of Bourbon was briefly restored with Louis XVIII as King of France in an intermediate period of the Napoleonic Wars. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
The transfer of the coffins of King Louis XVI and his wife, Marie Antoinette, to the church St. Denis in Paris. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
Assassination of the Duke of Berry. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
Death of Napoleon. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
French invasion of Spain: France started its invasion of Spain, eventually succeeding and restoring the monarchy, ending the Liberal Triennium. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
July Revolution or French Revolution of 1830: the conservative House of Bourbon is overthrown and replaced by the more liberal Orleans Monarchy with Louis Philippe I becoming King of France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
First Canut revolt: first clearly defined worker uprising of the Industrial Revolution. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
June Rebellion: Unsuccessful Anti-monarchist insurrection in Paris. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
The Fieschi attentat: In Paris, the assassination of Louis Philippe I is attempted by Giuseppe Marco Fieschi using a home-made volley gun. Eighteen are killed but the King escapes with a minor wound. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
Pastry War: Victorious French troops withdraw from Mexico after their demands were satisfied. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
February Revolution or French Revolution of 1848: Republican riots forced King Louis Philippe I to abdicate and flee to England. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
Exactly one year after his coup d'état, president Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte becomes Napoleon III, ending the Second Republic and creating the Second French Empire with him as emperor. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
Crimean War: France and Britain formally declared war on Russia. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
Following the Franco-Sardinian victory over the Austrian Empire in the Second Italian War of Independence, Italian regions of Nice and Savoy were transferred to the French Empire as a reward. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
French intervention in Mexico: French troops start withdrawing from the country. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
Third Republic Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
The end of the Franco-Prussian War: France's loss marked the downfall of Napoleon III and led to the end of the Second French Empire. The Third Republic was subsequently declared and Napoleon III went into exile in the United Kingdom until his death. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
Patrice de Mac-Mahon began his term as president of France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
Jules Grévy began his term as president of France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
Work begins on the foundations of the Eiffel Tower. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
First Stage of the Eiffel Tower is completed. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
The Eiffel Tower is opened to the public. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
The Franco-Russian Alliance was confirmed. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
Félix Faure began his term as president of France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
Émile Loubet began his term as president of France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (19th century):
The Entente Cordiale was signed, as an agreement mainly based on imperial issues. With the Anglo-Russian Entente of 1907, France, Britain and Russia were known as the Triple Entente in opposition to the Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria and Italy. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
The 1905 French law on the separation of Church and State ended government funding of religious groups. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
Armand Fallières began his term as president of France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
Raymond Poincaré began his term as president of France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
French entry into World War I: Germany declared war on France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
World War I: The first armistice at Compiègne was signed between France and Germany, ending the Great War. France regained Alsace-Lorraine. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
Beginning of Franco-Belgian occupation of the Ruhr. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
Gaston Doumergue began his term as president of France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
Paul Doumer began his term as president of France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
Albert Lebrun began his term as president of France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
Riots by far-right leagues were repressed by the state in what was considered as a failed coup d'état, and a major political crisis of the Third Republic. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
Place de Varsovie in Paris in 1937 (Agfacolor photo).]] Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
Second World War: France declared war on Germany. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
The Battle of France begins. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
Syria–Lebanon campaign Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
Case Anton Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
Normandy landings Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
Capture of the Sigmaringen enclave Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
France adopted the constitution of the Fourth Republic. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
Vincent Auriol began his term as the first president of the Fourth Republic. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
Treaty of Paris: Establishment of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) between France, West Germany, Italy, and the Benelux countries, producing diplomatic and economic stability in Europe between former enemy states. The ECSC is credited as one of the major "ancestors" of the European Union. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
René Coty began his term as president of France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
Treaties of Rome: The Inner Six countries (including France) signed two treaties establishing the European Economic Community (EEC) and the European Atomic Energy Community (EAEC). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
Charles de Gaulle became the first president of the Fifth Republic, whose new constitution greatly increased the President's powers (as opposed the Third and Fourth Republics, in which the office of President of the Republic was a largely ceremonial and powerless one). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
End of the Algerian War, Algeria, a French colony, obtained independence from France after almost 8 years of official strife. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
Merger Treaty: this treaty merged the ECSC, the EEC and the EAEC into a single institutional structure known as the European Community. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
Charles de Gaulle's famous "Vive le Québec libre" speech provoked a diplomatic crisis in Canada–France relations. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
May '68: a series of protests, occupations and strikes against capitalism, consumerism and traditional institutions, values and order (part of the 1968 worldwide protests). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
Georges Pompidou began his term as president of France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing began his term as president of France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
François Mitterrand began his term as president of France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
Single European Act : a major revision of the Treaty of Rome to establish a common market by the end of 1992. (to 28 February 1987) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
Maastricht Treaty: Members of the European Community (including France) signed a treaty creating what is now known as the European Union. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
Jacques Chirac began his term as president of France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
France won the 1998 World Cup of football on home soil. This was their first FIFA World Cup title. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (20th century):
"French government adopts a law that requires every French Web page to be officially archived." Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (21st century):
Introduction of the first euro coins and bills replacing the legacy currency, the franc. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (21st century):
A law bans "conspicuous" religious symbols in schools. The law is renowned to target the Islamic headscarf, but forbids also Christian and Jewish symbols. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (21st century):
2005 French riots. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (21st century):
Nicolas Sarkozy began his term as president of France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of French history" (21st century):