Directory, During the directorate 5 directors governed jointly. (Saint Domingue (France)) : All Data

The Directory was the collective ruling body of the First French Republic from 1795 to 1799. Comprised of five directors, they governed jointly during this period. The most significant wars that occurred during their tenure were the War of the First Coalition (1792-1797) and the War of the Second Coalition (1798-1802). These conflicts saw France battling against various European powers, including Austria, Prussia, Britain, and Russia, as the republic sought to defend its revolutionary ideals and expand its influence. Despite their efforts, the Directory's rule was marked by political instability and economic hardships, ultimately leading to its downfall and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.