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The Execution of Louis XVI,
It was a major event of the French Revolution. -
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Law of Suspects” initiates the Terror.
, during the Reign of Terror following the French Revolution. It marked a significant weakening of individual freedoms that led to "revolutionary paranoia" that swept the nation. -
Marie-Antoinette tried and executed.
Louis is executed on the 21st of January 1793. Then, the following August, Marie-Antoinette is transferred, alone, without her children or sister-in-law Madame Elisabeth, to the jail of La Conciergerie. -
Robespierre, the Committee of Public Safety and Jacobin Club denounce the Hébertists and Dantonists on framed-up charges and execute all the popular leaders. Robespierre becomes virtually the dictator.
Robespierre, the Committee of Public Safety and Jacobin Club denounce the Hébertists and Dantonists on framed-up charges and execute all the popular leaders. Robespierre becomes virtually the dictator. -
(9th Thermidor) Convention calls for arrest of Robespierre. Robespierre attempts insurrection which flops, is arrested and executed. After about 150 of his supporters are done away with, the Terror is over.
Convention calls for arrest of Robespierre. Robespierre attempts insurrection which flops, is arrested and executed. -
French Constitution
It established the Directory, and remained in effect until the coup of 18 Brumaire -
National Convention
It succeeded the Legislative Assembly and founded the First Republic after the insurrection