Historedia
Person

Adolphe Thiers

Events
8
Episodes
23
Years
1840–1873

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Adolphe Thiers, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Adolphe Thiers becomes prime minister of France

    1840

    Role: Prime Minister

    1. March 1840 · ParisSecret Funds Debate

      Thiers secured an easy majority in the debate on secret funds in March 1840.

    2. 1 March 1840 – October 1840 · ParisFormation of the Second Thiers Cabinet

      Thiers formed his government on 1 March 1840, following the collapse of the Soult cabinet on 20 February 1839.

    3. 12 May 1840 · ParisTransfer of Napoleon's Remains

      The government announced the transfer of Napoleon's remains to the Invalides.

    4. 16 May 1840 · ParisRejection of Social Reforms

      Thiers rejected universal suffrage and social reforms following a speech by François Arago.

    5. 7 October 1840 · France (negotiations between the king and Thiers; specific site not stated in sources)Diplomatic Compromise on Egypt

      A compromise was reached regarding French support for Muhammad Ali in Syria.

  2. Death of Frederick William III of Prussia and accession of Frederick William IV

    1840

    Role: French Prime Minister

    1. 1840 · RhineRhine Crisis

      The Rhine Crisis arose in 1840 when France demanded the Rhine as its eastern border, influencing the early reign.

    2. 7 June 1840 · BerlinDeath of Frederick William III

      Frederick William III died on 7 June 1840 in Berlin from a fever, ending his reign as King of Prussia.

    3. 7 June 1840 · PrussiaAccession of Frederick William IV

      Frederick William IV succeeded his father as King of Prussia on 7 June 1840, maintaining the personal union with Neuchâtel.

    4. 10 August 1840 · PrussiaAmnesty and Catholic Concessions

      Frederick William IV enacted an amnesty in August 1840 and authorized Catholic religious initiatives to reconcile with the population.

  3. Return of Napoleon's remains from Saint Helena aboard the Belle-Poule

    1840

    Role: Prime Minister who initiated the return of the remains

    1. 1840 · Les InvalidesInterment at Les Invalides

      Napoleon's remains were entombed under the Dome of Les Invalides in Paris in 1840.

    2. 30 September to 8 December 1840 · Roadstead of CherbourgArrival at Cherbourg

      The frigate Belle-Poule arrived in Cherbourg on 30 September 1840, bringing Napoleon's remains from Saint Helena.

  4. Executions of Tianjin Massacre leaders

    1870

    Role: Provisional French head of state

    1. 1870 · TianjinExecution of Massacre Leaders

      The Imperial Chinese government executed eighteen Chinese instigators of the June 1870 Tianjin Massacre in Tianjin, China.

  5. Tianjin Massacre of 1870

    1870–1871

    Role: Provisional French head of state

    1. June 1870 · TianjinRumors and Rising Tensions

      Rumors about orphanages and disease deaths fueled anger in Tianjin during the hot, dry summer of 1870.

    2. November 1871 · TianjinDiplomatic Response and Apology

      French diplomats demanded belligerence, leading to armed intervention and a formal apology in 1871.

  6. Adolphe Thiers becomes President of the French Republic

    1871–1873

    Role: President of the French Republic

    1. 30 August 1871 · National AssemblyThiers Named President

      At age seventy-four, Adolphe Thiers was named President of the Republic by the French National Assembly in August 1871.

    2. 24 May 1873 · National AssemblyThiers Resignation

      Thiers resigned on 24 May 1873 due to opposition from monarchists and republicans, replaced by MacMahon.

  7. Montmartre cannon seizure and the origin of the Paris Commune, 18 March 1871

    1871

    Role: Chief of the Executive Power

    1. 18 March 1871 · MontmartreMontmartre Cannon Seizure

      Regular French Army troops sent by Adolphe Thiers attempted to seize National Guard cannons on Montmartre on 18 March 1871.

    2. 18 March 1871 · MontmartreKilling of Generals Lecomte and Thomas

      Two army generals, Lecomte and Thomas, were killed near the cannon park on Montmartre during the seizure attempt.

    3. 18 March 1871 · VersaillesEvacuation to Versailles

      Regular troops were evacuated to Versailles, leaving Paris under the control of the National Guard and the Commune.

    4. 21–28 May 1871 · ParisBloody Week Suppression

      The French Army recaptured Paris from the Communards during the 'Bloody Week' from 21 to 28 May 1871.

  8. Treaty of Frankfurt ends the Franco-Prussian War

    1871–1873

    Role: President of France

    1. 1871–1 October 1872 · Alsace-LorraineRight of Option

      Residents of Alsace-Lorraine could keep French nationality and emigrate, or remain and become German citizens, until the 1 October 1872 deadline.

    2. 10 May 1871 · FrankfurtSigning of the Treaty

      The Treaty of Frankfurt was signed on 10 May 1871, ending the Franco-Prussian War and transferring Alsace-Lorraine to Germany.

    3. 15 March 1873 · FranceThiers and Occupied Territory

      Adolphe Thiers worked to pay off debts and liberate the last French territories occupied by Germany following the treaty.

Sources

  1. Adolphe Thiers Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
  2. July Monarchy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
  3. Frederick William IV Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-09
  4. Retour des cendres Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
  5. Tianjin Massacre Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
  6. Paris Commune Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01