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Palace of Versailles
In 1631 the Palace of Versailles was built. The building was intended to glorify the king -
Capital Moved
In 1682, King Louis moved the capital of France from Paris to Versailles after expanding it into his personal place. He did it to escape the turmoil Paris was subjected in. -
King Louis marries Marie Antoinette
In May 16th, 1770, King Louis XVI married Marie Antoinette which caused France and Austria to become allies. To consolidate this diplomatic reconciliation, Louis XV and Maria Theresa married their respective children -
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French Revolution
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Tennis Court Oath
In June 20th, 1789 members of the third estate took the tennis court oath voting to not separate and to reassemble when necessary. It is in power until the constitution of the kingdom is established -
Bastille is Stormed
In July 14th, 1789, Bastille which was a prison was stormed and attacked by an angry mob. This was due to a search for large quantities of ammo that they believed was stored -
When The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was written
On August 26th, 1789, the french national constituent assembly issued the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen. This defined individual and collective rights during this time. -
Women’s March on Versailles
In October 5th, 1789 the womans march was held in France and was a very significant event. They all demanded for bread for their families and arrived soaking wet from the rain. -
King Louis is executed XVI
He was killed on January 21st, 1793 because he was unwilling to cede his royal power to the revolutionary government. He was found guilty of treason and sentenced to death with a guillotine. -
The Reign of Terror
A violent period in the french revolution where it was incited violence by two political factions. This was also marked by mass executions and were a lot of threats. -
Napoleon launches a Coup d’Etat on the weak & corrupt Directory
In 1799 a popular napolean launched Coup d'Etat because of how weak and corrupt the directory was. He lost many support in this process -
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Napoleon
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Creation of the Napoleonic Code
In March 21st, 1804 the Napoleonic Code was introduced which marked the first major revision and reorganization of law since the Roman era. This addressed matters relating to property and families. -
Napoleon crowns himself emperor.
In December 2nd, 1804 Napoleon crowned himself emperor at the Norte-Dame in Paris. He was chosen to record four scenes the best known for being napolean crowning the empress josephine -
Defeat in Russian Campaign
In October of 1813, Napolean was defeated in the Russian campaign even though he has won ton of previous battles. His army had trouble finding supplies which lead to them losing and becoming weaker. -
When he was exiled
In 1815 Napoleon was exiled to the Island of Elba. He was in exile for six years which after WWII the new Longwood house was demolished to make room for a dairy -
Battle of Waterloo
In June 18th, 1815 the battle of waterloo was fought on a sunday in belguim which seized control of the french government. Napoleon was defeated by British and Prussians which marked the end of his reign.
