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1891 in France

Explore 4 historical events and records for France in 1891.

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Historical records for France in 1891

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March

20 March 1891

Burial

Napoleon · Turin · House / House of Bonaparte

Prince Napoleon is buried in Turin

April

1 April 1891

Succession

Victor · House / House of Bonaparte

Succeeds as head of the Bonaparte family

Other events (month unknown)

1891

Ambassador

Cambon, Pierre-Paul · Istanbul · Ambassador of France · Government / Government of France

Appointed Ambassador of Turkey

1891

Governor

Cambon, Jules-Martin · Algiers · Governor General · Government / Government of France

Appointed Governor General of Algeria

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