French Revolution Timeline

  • Execution of Marie Antoinette.

    Execution of Marie Antoinette.
  • Women’s March on the Palace of Versailles.

    Women’s March on the Palace of Versailles.
  • The Declaration of the Rights of Man issued.

    The Declaration of the Rights of Man issued.
  • The Great Fear begins.

    The Great Fear begins.
  • The Tennis Court Oath taken by the National Assembly.

    The Tennis Court Oath taken by the National Assembly.
  • Storming of the Bastille

    Storming of the Bastille
  • Louis XVI attempts to flee to Austria with his family.

    Louis XVI  attempts to flee to Austria with his family.
  • The Reign of Terror begins.

    The Reign of Terror begins.
  • Execution of Louis XVI.

    Execution of Louis XVI.
  • Napoleon takes power.

    Napoleon takes power.