List of French client states
French client states were territories directly influenced or controlled by France, often established during periods of political expansion, such as the Napoleonic era.
These states served as strategic allies or buffer zones, with governments typically aligned with French interests and policies.
Spanning Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Americas, these client states played a significant role in extending France's geopolitical reach.
First French Empire (1804–1814, 1815) Principality of Elba (1814–1815) France had several puppet states between 1792–1815 (the French First Republic and the First French Empire) and 1852–1870 (the Second French Empire).
French First Republic (1792–1804) French Second Republic (1848–1852) Second French Empire (1852–1870)
French Empire and colonies
Puppet states and occupied territories (Note: Spanish America was rebelling against Spain and the Dutch colonial empire was occupied by the British)
