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BEGINNING OF THE ESTATES GENERAL
King Louis XVI convened the Estates General to address France's financial crisis, leading to revolutionary developments. -
STORMING OF THE BASTILLE
Parisians stormed the Bastille prison, symbolizing the uprising against royal authority. -
DECLARATION OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN AND THE CITIZEN
The National Assembly adopted this foundational document outlining individual rights and liberties. -
DECLARATION OF THE RIGHTS OF WOMAN AND THE CITIZEN
Olympe de Gouges published this work advocating for women's rights and gender equality. -
EXECUTION OF LOUIS XVITH
King Louis XVI was executed by guillotine, marking a pivotal moment in the revolution. -
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THE TERROR
A period of political purges and executions aimed at suppressing counter-revolutionary elements. -
COUP DÉTAT OF THERMIDOR
A political coup that led to the fall of Robespierre and the end of the Reign of Terror. -
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THE DIRECTORY
A five-member committee that governed France, preceding Napoleon's rise to power. -
BATTLE OF AUSTERLITZ
A decisive victory for Napoleon against Russian and Austrian forces. -
COUP DÉTAT OF BRUMAIRE
Napoleon Bonaparte seized power, overthrowing the Directory and establishing the Consulate. -
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THE CONSULATE
The government established after the Brumaire coup, with Napoleon as First Consul. -
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THE EMPIRE
Napoleon declared himself Emperor, establishing the First French Empire. -
EXILE IN ELBA
Following his abdication, Napoleon was exiled to the island of Elba. -
BATTLE OF WATERLOO
Napoleon's final military defeat, leading to his second abdication. -
EXILE IN ST. HELENA
After his defeat at Waterloo, Napoleon was exiled to the remote island of St. Helena. -
DEATH OF NAPOLEON
Napoleon died in exile on St. Helena.