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The Estates-General
The Estates-General convenes in Versailles to address France's financial crisis. Discontent with inequality and social injustices, the Third Estate demands a fairer voting system, initiating the formation of the National Assembly. -
Parisians storm the Bastille prison
it is a symbol of royal authority, in search of weapons and to express their outrage. The event marks a turning point in the revolution, demonstrating the power of the people and sparking a wave of rebellions throughout France. -
The Declaration of the Rights of Man
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen is adopted by the National Assembly, proclaiming fundamental rights inherent to all citizens, such as liberty, equality, and the right to participate in legislation. This document serves as an influential precursor to future declarations of human rights. -
Louis XVI fled
King Louis XVI and his family attempt to flee Paris, but are captured and returned to the capital. Their unsuccessful escape fuels suspicions of the royal family's loyalty to the revolution and further polarizes public opinion. -
the First French Republic
The monarchy is abolished in France and the First French Republic is proclaimed. This event follows the imprisonment of the royal family and marks the establishment of a more radical phase in the revolution, leading to the Reign of Terror. -
Maximilien Robespierre was executed
a key figure in the Committee of Public Safety, which governed during the Reign of Terror, is arrested and executed. His downfall symbolizes the end of the most radical phase of the revolution. -
Napoleon in power
Napoleon Bonaparte overthrows the French government in a coup known as the 18 Brumaire. This event marks the end of the French Revolution, leading to the establishment of the Napoleonic era and the consolidation of Napoleon's power.