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Opening of the État-général at Versailles.
Estates General Opens at Versailles -
Start of the French Revolution
Louis XVI was dethroned in 1789. -
Tries to leave
Louis XVI attempts to leave France but is
recognized and forced to return to Paris. -
Trial
Trial of the King begins -
Louis XVI
Louis XVI executed. -
Napolean
Napoieon is named Emperor -
Marat killed.
Marat, murdered by Charlotte Corday. -
Marie-Antoinette
Executed. -