French history

French history is often fascinating. Discover here some of the events that have left their mark on French history, and some of the personalities, famous and otherwise, who deserve to be introduced.
From the first female executioner to the Chevalier de la Barre, from Clémenceau to the Baroness de Roche, history's first female aviator, discover the destinies that have marked French history, each in their own way.

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French history Brittany

History's first female pirate was French

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French history Haute-Normandie / Normandy

Who was Rollon, the first Duke of Normandy?

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French history Basse Normandie / Normandy

Who invented the motorcycle?

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French history Lorraine / Grand Est region

Who was the bearded lady?

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French history France

Who was Pierre de Coubertin?

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French history France

The privateers: forward for the king! ... And the gold.

French history
French history France

French fries, mashed potatoes... Thank you Mister Parmentier