The French Revolution

French Revolution

Aug 8, 1788

Louis XVI convokes État-général on suggestion of former finance minister Jacques Necker, to hear grievances.

National Assembly

Jul 9, 1789

National Assembly declares itself Constituent Assembly.

Bastille

Jul 14, 1789

Armed citizens storm and capture the Bastille.

King

Oct 6, 1789

King returns to Paris.

King

Jun 17, 1791

National Guard fires on crowd protesting against restoration of the King.

Louis XVI

Jun 21, 1791

Louis XVI attempts to flee to Varennes but is recognised and forcibly returned to Paris.

Duke

Aug 19, 1792

Lafayette flees to Austria.