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3 days ago · With the death in 1477 of Charles the Bold, France and the Habsburgs began a long process of dividing his rich Burgundian lands, leading to numerous wars. In 1532, Brittany was incorporated into the Kingdom of France. France engaged in the long Italian Wars (1494–1559), which marked the beginning of early modern France.
1 day ago · flag of France. Audio File: Anthem of France ( see article) Officially: French Republic. French: France or République Française. Head Of Government: Prime minister: Gabriel Attal. Capital: Paris. Population: (2024 est.) 66,147,000. Currency Exchange Rate: 1 USD equals 0.932 euro. Head Of State: President: Emmanuel Macron. Recent News.
5 days ago · The national flag of France (French: drapeau français) is a tricolour featuring three vertical bands coloured blue ( hoist side ), white, and red. It is known to English speakers as the Tricolour ( French: Tricolore ), although the flag of Ireland and others are also known as such.
- 15 February 1794
- A vertical tricolour of blue, white, and red
- 2:3 (habitual)
- National flag
2 days ago · Paris, city and capital of France, situated in the north-central part of the country. People were living on the site of the present-day city, located along the Seine River some 233 miles (375 km) upstream from the river’s mouth on the English Channel (La Manche), by about 7600 bce.
Apr 3, 2024 · Renée of France (born Oct. 25, 1510, Blois, Fr.—died June 12, 1574, Montargis) was the duchess of Ferrara (from 1534), an important figure in the history of the Protestant Reformation both in Italy and in France.
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5 days ago · France ( /ˈfræns/ (help·info) or /ˈfrɑːns/; French pronunciation: [fʁɑ̃s] ), officially the French Republic (French: République française, French pronunciation: [ʁepyblik fʁɑ̃sɛz] ), is a country in Western Europe. It also includes various departments and territories of France overseas.
1 day ago · For pre-987 wars, see List of wars involving Francia. French victory - 94 French defeat - 17 Another result * - 18 Ongoing conflict - 4 *e.g. a treaty or peace without a clear result, status quo ante bellum, result of civil or internal conflict, result unknown or indecisive, inconclusive
