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Louis XVI convokes État-général on suggestion of former finance minister Jacques Necker, to hear grievances.
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The French Revolution
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Civil Constitution, subordinating the Church to the civil government, inaugurated by Louis XVI.
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Civil marriage and divorce instituted. Assembly orders all émigrés to return under pain of death.
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French forces defeat the invading force at Valmy.Henceforth the Revolution would enjoy victory in its military conflicts.
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Louis XVI executed.
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Republican Calendar decreed
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Festival of Liberty and Reason.
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The Churches re-open for Christian worship.
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Elections produce a Royalist majority. Elections in 1798 and 1799 produce a more radical result and are annulled by the Directorate
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Napoleon Bonaparte named “First Consul,” now the effective dictator.
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Napoleon consecrated as Emperor.