The French revolution By Daniel Cranick Jan 1, 1668 Palace of Versailles was built Jan 1, 1682 Capital of France moved from Paris to versailles Jan 1, 1770 King Louis Married Marie Antoinette Jan 1, 1789 Declaration of rights of man and citizen Period: May 5, 1789 to Nov 9, 1799 French revolution Jun 20, 1789 tennis court oath Jul 14, 1789 Bastille is stormed Oct 5, 1789 Women's march on versailles Jan 21, 1793 King Louis executed Nov 5, 1793 The reign of terror Nov 9, 1799 Napoleon launches a Coup d’Etat on the weak & corrupt Directory. Period: Jan 1, 1804 to Jan 1, 1804 Napoleon as emporor Mar 21, 1804 Creation of the Napoleonic Code Dec 2, 1804 Napoleon crowns himself emperor. Dec 14, 1812 Defeat in Russian Campaign Apr 1, 1814 Napoleon is exiled Jun 18, 1815 Battle of Waterloo