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French Heads of State

Posted on November 9, 2020 Updated on November 9, 2020

Monarchs
Monarchs ruled the Kingdom of France from the establishment of Francia in 509 to 1870, except for certain periods from 1792 to 1852.

Emperors of the First and Second Empire

Leaders of the five Republics
Since 1870, the head of state has been the President of France.