1791

  • Pope condemns civil constitution of the clergy

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    Louis and his family are captured at Varennes after attempting to flee

  • Massacre at the Champ de Mars: National Guard opens fire on demonstrators

  • Declaration of Pillnitz

  • King swears oath of allegiance to Constitution of 1791

  • Legislative Assembly convenes, replacing National (Constituent) Assembly

  • Decree against émigrés issues (vetoes by king 12th Nov)

  • Decree against refractory priests issued (vetoed by king 19th December)