Franco-Prussian War

Armistice

An armistice was signed on January 28, 1871, ten days after Wilhelm's proclamation as German emperor at Versailles. The preliminary Franco-German peace treaty was signed at Versailles on February 26 1871.

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January 28 - 1871 - Versailles - February 26

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The Treaty of Frankfurt signed on (May 10, 1871) stipulated that France was to pay Germany a war indemnity of 5 billion francs and to cede three eastern départements (Alsace and Lorraine) originally seized from the Holy Roman Empire by Louis XIV.

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Treaty of Frankfurt - May 10 - 1871 - War indemnity - Département - Holy Roman Empire - Louis XIV

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