French First Republic: Map & History
In the history of France, the French Republic, retroactively referred to as the First Republic and sometimes referred to in historiography as Revolutionary France, was founded on 21 September 1792 during the French Revolution.
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In the history of France, the French Republic, retroactively referred to as the First Republic and sometimes referred to in historiography as Revolutionary France, was founded on 21 September 1792 during the French Revolution. The First Republic lasted until the declaration of the First Empire on 18 May 1804 under Napoléon Bonaparte, although the form of government changed several times.
Modern Countries Once Part of French First Republic
At its mapped extent, French First Republic covered territory in 10 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
- Belgium1794–1795 CE · nearly all
- Luxembourg1794–1795 CE · nearly all
- Guadeloupe1792–1795 CE · nearly all
- Mauritius1792–1795 CE · nearly all
- Comoros1791–1795 CE · nearly all
- Martinique1792–1793 CE · nearly all
- France1792–1795 CE · most
- French Guiana1792–1795 CE · most
- Netherlands1794–1795 CE · a large part
- Germany1794–1795 CE · a small part
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside French First Republic's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
French First Republic: Key Facts
| Capital | Paris |
|---|---|
| Official language | French |
| Form of government | parliamentary republic, triumvirate |
| Currencies | assignat, French livre, French franc |
| Founded | 21 September 1792 |
| Dissolved | 18 May 1804 |
Preceded by
- County of Flanders
- Prince-Bishopric of Liège
- County of Namur
- Duchy of Luxembourg
- County of Hainaut
- Duchy of Brabant
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q58296 (CC0).
French First Republic Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 648,149 km² in 1794 CE.
French First Republic: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the French First Republic exist?
The French First Republic is dated to 1791 CE – 1795 CE, in the Industrial era.
What was the capital of the French First Republic?
The capital of the French First Republic was Paris.
How large was the French First Republic at its peak?
At its peak in 1794 the French First Republic covered about 648,149 km².
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