1795 in France
overview of France-related events during the year of 1795
Events from the year 1795 in the French First Republic.
Incumbents
The Committee of Public Safety (until 2 November)
The National Convention (until 2 November)
The French Directory (from 2 November)
Events
January to June
16 January – France occupies Utrecht, Netherlands.
17 January – Revolution breaks out in Amsterdam.
18 January – William V, Prince of Orange, flees the Dutch Republic for exile at Kew.
19 January – The Batavian Republic is proclaimed in the Netherlands.
20 January – French troops enter Amsterdam.
21 January – Dutch fleet in IJsselmeer is captured by France.
29 January – Chouans attack the Republican held town of Guémené.
17 February – Peace made with Chouans after their defeat.
13–14 March – Battle of Genoa, British-Neapolitan victory over French fleet.
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