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French Revolution Timeline

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  • The Storming of the Bastille

    The Storming of the Bastille
    The French Revolution begins with the Storming of the Bastille.

  • The Royal Family flees

    The Royal Family flees
    The "Flight to Varennes" occurs when the royal family, including King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, attempt to flee France. They are captured and returned to France.

  • The Guilotine

    The Guilotine
    The guillotine becomes the official method of execution.

  • Execution

    Execution
    King Louis XVI is executed by guillotine.

  • Reign of Terror

    Reign of Terror
    The Reign of Terror begins as Robespierre, the leader of the Committee of Public Safety, declares that terror will be the "order of the day" for the revolutionary government

  • Terror

    Terror
    The Reign of Terror comes to an end as Robespierre is overthrown.

  • National Anthem

    National Anthem
    "La Marseillaise" is adopted as the national anthem of France.

  • The End of the French Revolution

    The End of the French Revolution
    Napoleon overthrows the Directory and establishes the French Consulate with Napoleon as leader of France. This brings an end to the French Revolution.