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Treaty of Versailles (1871)

26 Feb 1871 · 48.80° N, 2.13° E

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26 Feb 1871
Kind
Treaty
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48.80° N, 2.13° E
Description
preliminary treaty to end the Franco-Prussian war

Treaty of Versailles (1871)

Preliminary treaty to end the Franco-Prussian war

The Treaty of Versailles of 1871 ended the Franco-Prussian War and was signed by Adolphe Thiers of the Third French Republic and Otto von Bismarck of the newly formed German Empire on 26 February 1871. A preliminary treaty, it was used to solidify the initial armistice of 28 January between the powers.

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