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Second French Empire

1852 – 1870 CE · about 18 years

The Second French Empire was the regime of Napoleon III, who modernised Paris and expanded French colonies. It collapsed after defeat by Prussia at Sedan in 1870.

Key facts

Dates1852 – 1870 CE
RegionEurope & colonial empires
ContinentEurope
CapitalParis
FounderNapoleon III
Religion(s)Catholic Christianity

Before & after

Preceded by

First French Empire (Napoleonic)

Followed by

German Empire Second Mexican Empire

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.