Vichy France

client state of Nazi Germany, administering the Free Zone in southern France and French colonial possessions (1940–1944)
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Vichy France was founded on July 10, 1940[1]. This marked the beginning of its existence as an organization. It operated for a period of time, carrying out its functions and activities.

The organization came to an end when it was dissolved on August 29, 1944[2]. This date marked the conclusion of Vichy France's operations and existence.

Vichy France's founding and dissolution dates are notable, with its start on July 10, 1940[1], and its end on August 29, 1944[2].

Vichy France

Summary

Vichy France is a historical country[1]. It ranks in the top 0.58% of historical_country entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,144 views/month, #9 of 1,549).[2]

Key Facts

  • Vichy France is in the country of France[3].
  • Vichy France is on the continent of Europe[4].
  • Vichy France's instance of is recorded as historical country[5].
  • Vichy France's instance of is recorded as regime[6].
  • Vichy France's instance of is recorded as puppet state[7].
  • Vichy France's head of state is recorded as Philippe Pétain[8].
  • Vichy France's capital is recorded as Paris[9].
  • Vichy France's capital is recorded as Vichy[10].
  • Vichy France's official language is recorded as French[11].
  • Vichy France's currency is recorded as French franc[12].
  • Vichy France's currency is recorded as Coins of Vichy France[13].
  • Vichy France's shares border with is recorded as Nazi Germany[14].
  • Vichy France's anthem is recorded as Maréchal, nous voilà ![15].
  • Vichy France's basic form of government is recorded as dictatorship[16].
  • Vichy France's basic form of government is recorded as authoritarianism[17].
  • Vichy France's basic form of government is recorded as puppet state[18].
  • Vichy is named after Vichy France[19].
  • Vichy France's flag is recorded as flag of France[20].
  • Vichy France's legislative body is recorded as Vichy National Council[21].
  • The location of Vichy France was Vichy[22].
  • Vichy France's Commons category is recorded as Vichy government (1940-1944)[23].
  • Vichy France's archives at is recorded as Swiss Federal Archives[24].
  • July 10, 1940 marks the founding of Vichy France[25].
  • 1938 marks the founding of Vichy France[26].
  • Vichy France was dissolved in August 29, 1944[27].

Body

Founding

Recorded inception include July 10, 1940[25] and 1938[26].

Identity

Vichy France's official name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'État français'}[28].

Dissolution

Vichy France was dissolved in August 29, 1944[27].

Why It Matters

Vichy France ranks in the top 0.58% of historical_country entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,144 views/month, #9 of 1,549).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] It is known by 123 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

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  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] . recherche.bar.admin.ch. recherche.bar.admin.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . recherche.bar.admin.ch. recherche.bar.admin.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Constitutional Law of 10 July 1940. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . recherche.bar.admin.ch. recherche.bar.admin.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . recherche.bar.admin.ch. recherche.bar.admin.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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