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The French Revolution
French Revolution events from 1789 to 1795 -
Storming of the Bastille
The medieval fortress the Bastille represendted royal authority in the centre of Paris. -
The Great Fear
Was a general panic at the beginning of the Revolution, thousands of Parisian women rioted over the rising price in bread and peasants burned down manor houses. -
Flight to Varennes
During a night in june the royal family attempted unsuccessfuly to escape from Paris. -
Replacement of the National Assembly
France was proclaimed a constitutional monarchy, while the national assembly was dissolved and replaced by a new political body named the Legislative Assembly. -
Guillotine introduced
The guillotine was introduced to carry out numerous executions. -
King Louis XVI executed
Being convicted of conspiracy with foreign powers and sentenced to death by the French National Convention. -
Robespierre gains control
Robespierre became leader of the Committee of public safety. For the next year he governend France virtually as a dictator, and this period of his rule will be known as the Reign of Terror. -
Execution of Robespierre
In fear of their own safety, some members of the National Convention turned on Robespierre.
