Important History of France

By KatCleo
  • Period: Jan 1, 1000 to

    History of France

  • Jan 1, 1001

    Romans Rule Over The Celtic Descendants

    Romans Rule Over The Celtic Descendants
    In the Gallic wars of 51 B.C, it was Julius Caesar who defeated the Celtic tribes.
  • Jul 21, 1003

    Clovis 1, King of the Franks, Defeats the Roman Governor

    Clovis 1, King of the Franks, Defeats the Roman Governor
    Clovis 1, or Chlodowech, was the first Catholic King of the Franks. He was the first king to unite all the Frankish tribes under one ruler. He was noted for defeating the roman governor Syagrius.
  • Oct 14, 1015

    Charlemagne Comes to Rule the Roman Empire

    Charlemagne Comes to Rule the Roman Empire
    In 800, Charlemagne expanded the Frankish kingdom to include much of Western and Central Europe. During his rule, and with the influence of the Catholic Church, he brought about the Carolingian Renaissance, which was a revival of art, religion, and culture.
  • May 20, 1045

    French Empire Forms

    French Empire Forms
    In 987, the French that represented Ile de France elected a dynasty. This region soon achieved a measure of political unification and was known as France. This was later designated as the Holy Roman Empire.
  • Feb 12, 1337

    Hundred Year War

    Hundred Year War
    This war was a series of conflicts fought between the Kingdom of France and the Kingdom of England between 1337 and 1429. Several historical factors of importance emerged from this war, such as nationalism, new military weapons and tactics, and a standing army.
  • Sep 28, 1429

    Joan of Arc leads the French to Victory

    Joan of Arc leads the French to Victory
    Joan was a French peasant girl who claimed she received guidance from God. In her teens, she lead the French army to some important victories over England during the hundred years war. She was captured and tried for heresy and then burned at the stake at age 19.

  • France Gains Many Overseas Colonies

    France Gains Many Overseas Colonies
    French explorers set out across the sea and claim many newly discovered lands for France.

  • The French Revolution Overthrows King Louis XVI

    The French Revolution Overthrows King Louis XVI
    Fed up with the tyranny of a king who was an absolute monarch, the people of France overthrew King Louis XVI and cut off his head. King Louis XVI was the only king of France to be executed.

  • Marie Antoinette Executed

    Marie Antoinette Executed
    Marie Antoinette was the queen of France from 1774- 1793. She was wife to King Louis XVI, and like her husband, was executed as part of the French Revolution when the public became fed up with out of touch royalty.

  • Napolean's reign

    Napolean's reign
    One of the greatest military commanders of all time, Napoleon came to power near the end of the French Revolution. Under his leadership and a number of battles, France came to control most of Europe. He was defeated by the British in the Battle of Waterloo.

  • France and the World Wars

    France and the World Wars
    • 1914- 1918, 1940- 1944 France was greatly affected by both World Wars. Both resulted in France’s occupation, and saw many battles, destruction, and loss of life as Germany battled the Allies.