Saturday, April 11, 2026

Collection of facts about the Paris Commune

This post is a collection of facts about the Paris Commune (1871). There are 8 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

  • French revolutionaries seized power in parts of Paris
  • Lasted March 18th - May 28th
  • Preceded by the French defeat in the Franco-Prussian War
  • Policies included closure of all Catholic churches, self-policing, rent reduction, worker controlled enterprises
  • French army invaded May 21st and recaptured Paris
  • Between 10,000 to 20,000 Communards killed
  • 43,522 Communards taken as prisoners
  • 13,500 found guilty and 95 executed