 Henri d'Artois (left) and Philippe d'Orléans (right), principal royalist claimants. | |
| Date | 14 October 1873 – 31 October 1873 |
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| Type | Attempted monarchy restoration |
The Third Restoration refers to an unsuccessful attempt in 1873 to restore the monarchy in France following the collapse of the Second Empire and the political instability of the early Third Republic. This effort, led by royalists, sought to crown Henri d'Artois, Count of Chambord, as king, but ultimately failed due to political divisions and Henri's refusal to compromise on key symbols such as the tricolor flag.