Historical Events tagged with "17th arrondissement"

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Politics & Government

Fall of Emperor Napoleon III in France

September 4th, 1870 154 years ago

Emperor Napoleon III was deposed following military defeats during the Franco-Prussian War, leading to the establishment of the Third Republic. Following his surrender to Prussian forces, a provisional government was formed in Paris, highlighting the decline of imperial authority amid the rising tide of republican sentiment in France. This shift marked a pivotal change in the French political landscape.

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Military & Warfare

Formal Possession of New Caledonia by France

September 24th, 1853 171 years ago

Admiral Firmin Didot Despointes claimed New Caledonia for France, marking a significant moment in French colonial expansion in the Pacific region. This action involved the formal declaration of possession on behalf of France, which aimed at establishing a foothold in the Pacific to counteract British influence in the area. Despointes, along with his expedition, conducted ceremonies on the shores of New Caledonia, planting the French flag and taking possession of the land, which would become increasingly important for France in the years to come.

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