Free France
1940–1944 government-in-exile led by Charles de Gaulle during WWII
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Free France was founded on June 18, 1940. It was dissolved on January 1, 1943.
Key Facts
- Member of: Allies of World War II[3]
- Instance of: provisional government[4]
- Capital: London[5], Algiers[6], Brazzaville[7]
- Official language: French[8]
- Anthem: La Marseillaise[9]
- Basic form of government: government-in-exile[10], provisional government[11]
- Part of: French Resistance[12]
- Commons category: Forces françaises libres[13]
- Inception: June 18, 1940[14]
- Dissolved, abolished or demolished date: January 1, 1943[15]
- Topic's main category: Category:Free France[16]
- Native label: La France Libre[17]
- Different from: Français libre[18], Forces françaises combattantes[19]
- Time period: World War II[20]
- Language used: French[21]
- Official religion: secular state[22]
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Brands and Namesakes
Things named for Free France include French aircraft carrier France Libre[23], an aircraft carrier[24].
Why It Matters
Free France has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] It is known by 82 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
Entities named for it include French aircraft carrier France Libre[23], an aircraft carrier[24].