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General and Old World History. France. Andorra. Monaco. France.      
allied troops entering Paris following Napoleon's defeat 19th Century.
 
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-PerigordCharles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord was a supporter of and adviser to Napoleon Bonaparte, but did not support his efforts to conquer Europe. Following Napoleon's defeat, he made sure that France would not be punished too harshly for Napoleon's actions.
Louis PhilippeLouis Philippe was elected "King of the French, by the grace of God and the will of the people" by the Chamber of Deputies in 1830. He was, however, not universally popular with the people. In 1848 he abdicated in favor of his grandson.
Joseph Jacques Cesaire JoffreJoseph Jacques Césaire Joffre rose up through the military ranks to become a Major General in 1905. As commander of French forces during the early years of World War I, he gained hero status for his actions at the First Battle of the Marne.
 
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