911Rollo Establishes Duchy of Normandy

The Viking Rollo granted County of Rouen by France: official...
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🛡️ Rollo Establishes Duchy of Normandy

The Viking Rollo granted County of Rouen by France: official foundation of Normandy.
Rollo Establishes Duchy of Normandy (911)
VikingsMiddle AgesFeudalismTreatyPolitical Settlement
FranceFrance

⚔️ Robert II of France's Invasion and Annexation of Burgundy

Robert II of France invades the Duchy of Burgundy, then ruled by Otto-William, Duke of Burgundy; the initial invasion is unsuccessful, but Robert II eventually gains the acceptance of the Roman Catholic Church in 1016 and annexes Burgundy into his realm.
Robert II of France's Invasion and Annexation of Burgundy (1003)
French MonarchyFeudalismTerritorial ExpansionRoyal PowerChurch and StateBurgundy
FranceFrance

👑 Napoleon's Coup: Establishment of the Consulate

Napoleon stages a coup d'état and becomes First Consul of France.
Napoleon's Coup: Establishment of the Consulate (1799)
French RevolutionNapoleon BonaparteCoup d'étatConsulateDictatorship
FranceFrance

🇫🇷 Overthrow of Charles X and Establishment of the July Monarchy

Overthrow of Charles X and Establishment of the July Monarchy (1830)
RevolutionMonarchyConstitutionalismLiberalism
FranceFrance

📰 French Press Censorship Implemented

September laws restrict freedom of press, in France.
French Press Censorship Implemented (1835)
CensorshipGovernmentFreedom of SpeechMedia
FranceFrance

🇫🇷 May 1958 Crisis: Political Turmoil in France

May: May 1958 crisis in France.
May 1958 Crisis: Political Turmoil in France (1958)
Political CrisisGovernment InstabilityCharles de GaullePost-War
FranceFrance