Rhenish Republic
Rhenish Republic Rheinische Republik (German) | |
|---|---|
| 1923 | |
Map of the planned Rhenish State | |
| Status | Unrecognized state |
| Capital | Aachen |
| Demonym | Rhenish |
| Government | Republic |
| History | |
• Established | 21 October 1923 |
• Disestablished | 26 November |
| Today part of | Germany |
The Rhenish Republic (German: Rheinische Republik) was proclaimed at Aachen (Aix-la-Chapelle) in October 1923 during the occupation of the Ruhr by troops from France and Belgium (January 1923 – 1925) and subjected itself to French protectorate. It comprised three territories, named North, South and Ruhr. Their regional capitals were, respectively, Aachen, Koblenz and Essen.