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The Ordinance of Villers-Cotterêts: A Linguistic Revolution

King Francis I of France issued the Ordinance of Villers-Cotterêts, a groundbreaking decree that mandated the use of French in all official documents. This historic move aimed to strengthen national unity and protect regional languages and dialects.

August 10, 1539

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