French Revolution Time Line

By nick.long.

  • The Publication of the Leviathan by Hobbes

    The name is from the biblical Leviathan. It means 'The Matter'.

  • The Publication of The Social Contract by Russeau

    This was the new rules that were set. It practiced peoples rights.

  • Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette Married

    They were both teens. They both did not have what it takes to be king and queen.

  • Louis XVI is crowned

    He was preceding Louis XV. He lacked his self confidence.

  • Napoleon Graduates From Military School

    He was involved in military related things since birth. He was promoted early on in his life.

  • Formation of the National Assembly

    Formed by the third estate. Was afterwards known as the National Constituent.

  • Storming of the Bastille

    This was to get guns and supplies. The Bastille represented royal authority.

  • Tennis Court Oath

    Vowed not to separate. Also vowed to reassemble whenever circumstances require.

  • The First Constitution of France

    Created after the collapse of absolute monarchy. One of the basic ideas was establishing popular sovereignty.

  • The Murder of Marat

    Charlotte Corday murdered him. He was killed in a bath tub.

  • Execution of Robespierre

    Killed by the guillotine. Killed in front of a cheering crowd.

  • The Terror

    Multiple public executions. After the First French Republic was established.

  • Napoleon Wins a Huge Battle

    It was against the French. They won the battle decisively.

  • Napoleonic Code

    This was the new foundation to French laws. The foundation of these laws are still in use today in France.

  • Napoleon Becomes Emperor of France

    He named himself Emperor of France. And he made a whole new set of rules to support this.

  • Napoleon in Prison

    He was overcome by the Allied Armies. He was thrown in a prison above the harbor.

  • Napoleon Dies

    Died from stomach cancer. He was in a prison.