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Palace of Versailles Built
The Palace of Versailles was the principal residence of the French kings from of Louis XIV to Louis XVI. Many generations of artists, sculptors, decorators, and architects embellished the building and made it elegant. -
King Louis XVI Moves the Capital of France from Paris to Versailles XVI
King Louis wanted to expand into his personal palace. He moved to escape the turmoil Paris was subject to. -
King Louis XVI Marries Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette was the daughter of Francis I, the Holy Roman Emperor. France hoped their marriage would strengthen its alliance with Austria. -
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French Revolution
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Tennis Court Oath
The members of the Third Estate hosted the Tennis Court Oath to argue that they shouldn't reassemble until the Constitution of the kingdom is established. This was a pivotal moment during the French Revolution. -
Bastille is Stormed
The Bastille was a state prison on the east side of Paris. It was attacked by a mob because they demanded the large amount of ammunition stored within the prison walls. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was written
This defined and established individual and collective rights at the time of the French Revolution. -
Women's March on Versailles
A crowd of women demanded bread for their families because of the inflation of the price of flour. They marched towards Versailles and finally the King promised to distribute bread to the crowd. -
King Louis XVI Executed
King Louis XIV was executed by the guillotine. He was found guilty of treason because he was unwilling to cede his power to the Revolutionary Government. -
The Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror was a great period of violence caused by political conflicts. It lasted from September 5, 1793 - July 28, 1794. -
Napoleon Launches a Coup D'Etat on the weak and Corrupt Directory
Overthrew the system of government under the Directory in France. This event was viewed as an effective end of the French Revolution -
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Napoleon as Emperor
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Creation of the Napoleonic Code
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Napoleon Crowns Himself Emperor
On this day, Napoleon also made Josephine his empress. His ceremony took place in the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris. -
Defeat in Russian Campaign
In the summer of 1812, Napoleon wanted to overtake and invade Russia. When he entered the Russian Capital, the city was completely deserted to he had no choice but to turn back. -
Napoleon is Exiled
After the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon was exiled to the island of Elba near Rome. He escaped from this island in February of 1815 and took control of France. -
Battle of Waterloo
This battle marked the final defeat of Napoleon, who conquered much of Europe in the early 19th century. But, Napoleon expanded his empire across western and central Europe.
