Independence of France
Lebanon is declared a Republic
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1926 in France
Explore 17 historical events and records for France in 1926.
Historical records for France in 1926
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May
Independence of Lebanon
Lebanon is declared a Republic
July
Government
Heads a coalition Government
September
Briand Welcomes Germany into League
Briand welcomes Germany's admission to the League as a further step in the reconciliation associated with Locarno.
Locarno Security System Becomes Operative
Briand treats the activation of Locarno as confirmation that Franco-German reconciliation now has a functioning international framework.
October
Marriage
Marries Irene Curie and later adopts the Joliot-Curie name.
Marriage
Marries Frederic Joliot and forms a new scientific partnership.
Birth of Michel Foucault
Michel Foucault is born in Poitiers into a family of physicians.
December
Locarno Reconciliation Recognized by Nobel Committee
Briand's award recognizes his advocacy of Franco-German rapprochement, including his role in negotiating the 1925 Locarno settlement.
Nobel Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize is shared by Gustav Stresemann of Germany and Aristide Briand of France
Other events (month unknown)
Commander of Levant
Appointed Commander of the Levant
Election
Elected to the Senate
Franc Stabilisation
Poincare stabilises the franc at a depreciated rate before its formal gold definition.
Minister of Finance
Appointed Minister of Finance
Minister of Justice
Appointed Minister of Justice
Minister of Justice
Appointed Minister of Justice
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of France, 3rd term
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