French Second Republic: Map & History
The French Second Republic, officially the French Republic, was the second republican formation of the government of France.
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The French Second Republic, officially the French Republic, was the second republican formation of the government of France. The republic existed from 1848, when the monarchy fell, until its dissolution only four years later in 1852 upon the proclamation of the Second French Empire.
Modern Countries Once Part of French Second Republic
At its mapped extent, French Second Republic covered territory in 7 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
- Guadeloupe1848–1852 CE · nearly all
- Comoros1849–1852 CE · nearly all
- Martinique1848–1852 CE · nearly all
- France1848–1852 CE · most
- French Guiana1848–1852 CE · most
- Algeria1849–1852 CE · a large part
- Gabon1849–1852 CE · a small part
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside French Second 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 Second Republic: Key Facts
| Capital | Paris |
|---|---|
| Official language | French |
| Form of government | presidential system |
| Currency | French franc |
| Founded | 24 February 1848 |
| Dissolved | 2 December 1852 |
Preceded by
- July Monarchy
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q58326 (CC0).
French Second Republic Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which French Second Republic appears, with the other states of the time.
French Second Republic Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 865,675 km² in 1850 CE.
French Second Republic: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the French Second Republic exist?
The French Second Republic is dated to 1848 CE – 1852 CE, in the Industrial era.
What was the capital of the French Second Republic?
The capital of the French Second Republic was Paris.
How large was the French Second Republic at its peak?
At its peak in 1850 the French Second Republic covered about 865,675 km².
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