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French Revolution

By CSREMH
  • Opening of the État-général at Versailles.

    	Opening of the État-général at Versailles.
    Estates General Opens at Versailles
  • Start of the French Revolution

    Start of the French Revolution
    Louis XVI was dethroned in 1789.
  • Tries to leave

    Tries to leave
    Louis XVI attempts to leave France but is
    recognized and forced to return to Paris.
  • Trial

    Trial
    Trial of the King begins
  • Louis XVI

    Louis XVI
    Louis XVI executed.
  • Napolean

    Napolean
    Napoieon is named Emperor
  • Marat killed.

    Marat killed.
    Marat, murdered by Charlotte Corday.
  • Marie-Antoinette

    Marie-Antoinette
    Executed.