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The National Assembly is Formed
Representatives of the tiers état form a National Assembly. They swear not to leave until a new constitution is established in France. The tiers état was the third and lowest level of the French heirarchy. It was also called "the Common People." -
National Guard Formed
50,000 citizens arm themselves with pikes and form the National Guard. -
Abolition of Nobility and Titles
All titles and nobility are abolished, distorting the lines between France's three social classes. -
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Food Riots
Food riots are everywhere due to harvest decrease. -
Black Citizens Get Rights
Black citizens of French colonies granted rights equal to those of White citizens. -
Constituent Assembly Dissolves
The Constituent Assembly dissolves in accordance to King Louis XVI being restored as king. -
Louis XVI Executed
Louis XVI executed after being tried. -
Churches Re-open
The Churches re-open for Christian worship after being closed. -
Napoleon commands French Army in Italy
Napoleon assumes command of French army in Italy, on his way to Emperor. -
Napoleon named “First Consul"
Napoleon Bonaparte named “First Consul,” now the effective dictator, but not Emperor. -
Napoleon is Emperor
Napoleon is consecrated as Emperor, marking the end of the French Revolution. -
Dantes Is Arrested
Edmond Dantes is arrested at his wedding party. He talks to Villefort who tricks Dantes into arrest once he realizes that the letter from Napolean is addressed to Villefort's own father. This same day at 10 o'clock, Dantes is taken to Chateau d'If, a prison no longer used today. -
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Dantes is in Jail
This timespan marks the time that Edmond Dantes was in jail, from the day he was arrested, to the day he escaped. -
Edmond and Faria Meet
Edmond and Faria meet a few days after Edmond enters the prison. The date is an estimate. -
Morrel's Petition
Dantes finds a petition under his name after escaping jail. The purpose of this petition was attempt to remove him from jail. It was dated to this day. -
Dentes Find the Treasure
Abbe Faria, who dies in prison, tells Dantes of the treasure of Spada, a extinct family. After escaping, Dantes goes and finds the treasure once the smuggling ship he was aboard stopped at the Island of Monte Cristo. He was able to convince them to leave him there alone. -
The Count arrives in Paris
3 months after "saving" Albert, like he stated and promised, The Count went and arrived in Paris. Albert then introduces him to people and shows him Paris.
