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September 1792
The First meeting of the National Convention is held. -
May 5,1789
A meeting of the Estates-General is called by Louis XVI in Versailles to discuss and approve a new tax plan. -
june 17, 1789
Three Poitevin cures decide to join the Third Estate, leaving the Chambers of the Clergy. Accepting the
proposition of the delegate Abbe Sieyes, the Third Estate proclaims itself "The National Assembly." A few liberal
nobles and many clergy join the movement of the Third Estate. -
july 14, 1789
The storming and fall of the Bastille -
August 4, 1789
The end of feudalism and serfdom in France is announced by the National Assembly. -
June 20, 1791
Louis XVI and his family are arrested while trying to flee from France. -
September 3, 1791
The Constitution of 1791 is adopted. -
April 20, 1792
France declares war on Austria -
January 21, 1793.
Louis XVI is sentenced to the guillotine. -
July 27, 1794 and July 28, 1794
The National Convention arrests Robespierre the next day Robespierre is beheaded.
