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Louis XVI executed
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France declares war on Britain and Holland.
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Marie-Antoinette tried and executed.
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Louis XVI convokes État-général on suggestion of former finance minister Jacques Necker, to hear grievances.
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Women lead delegation to King in Versaille demanding bread. After scuffles, they are fobbed off by the King.
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Black citizens of French colonies granted equal rights.
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Louis XVI attempts to flee to Varennes but is recognised and forcibly returned to Paris.
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Food riots in Paris.
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Napoleon consecrated as Emperor.
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France declares war on Austria, but French army flees at sight of the enemy.
