French Revolution By angelireland@pamlicoschools.org Mar 14, 1789 beginning Jul 14, 1789 storming of the Bastille Aug 4, 1789 abolition of feudal rights. Aug 26, 1789 declaration of the rights of men Oct 5, 1789 wives The wives "march Louis kidnapped " back to Paris May 19, 1790 national assembly abolishes the nobility Jun 21, 1790 Louis & Marie Antoinette flee; captured at Varennes Jul 12, 1790 Civil Constitution of the French Clergy Aug 27, 1791 Declaration of Pillnitz: Austria & Prussia express support for Louis Apr 20, 1792 France declares war on Austria Jan 21, 1793 king louis died Oct 16, 1793 his wife died