The Coup of 1874 refers to a political event in the history of the First French Republic. It involved a failed attempt by royalists and conservative factions to overthrow the republican government and restore a monarchy. The coup was primarily led by Henri, Count of Chambord, who sought to reclaim the throne as a legitimate heir. The coup was marked by a lack of popular support and military backing, leading to its quick failure. This event solidified the republican government in France and highlighted the ongoing tensions between republicanism and monarchism during the period following the Franco-Prussian War.