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1788
Louis XVI convokes État-général on suggestion of former finance minister Jacques Necker, to hear grievances. -
1789
Louis XVI convokes État-général on suggestion of former finance minister Jacques Necker, to hear grievances. -
1789
King rejects Resolutions of the tiers etat. -
1790
Civil Constitution, subordinating the Church to the civil government, inaugurated by Louis XVI. -
1791
Louis XVI attempts to flee to Varennes but is recognised and forcibly returned to Paris. -
1792
France declares war on Austria, but French army flees at sight of the enemy. -
1792
Jacobin masses storm the Tuileries Palace, massacring the Swiss Guard, and the King imprisoned. -
1792
French forces defeat the invading force at Valmy. Henceforth the Revolution would enjoy victory in its military conflicts. -
1792
Trial of the king begins. -
1793
Louis XVI executed. -
1793
France declares war on Britain and Holland. -
1795
The Churches re-open for Christian worship. -
1796
Napoleon assumes command of French army in Italy -
17956
Royalists attempt a coup and Napoleon Bonaparte makes his name suppressing the move with grapeshot. The popular party gains strength, Gracchus Babeuf is its spokesperson, holding running meetings at the Pantheon. -
1797
Elections produce a Royalist majority. Elections in 1798 and 1799 produce a more radical result and are annulled by the Directorate. -
1804
2nd December 1804: Napoleon consecrated as Emperor.
