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Louis XVI convokes État-général on suggestion of former finance minister Jacques Necker, to hear grievances.
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Louis XVI convokes État-général on suggestion of former finance minister Jacques Necker, to hear grievances.
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King rejects Resolutions of the tiers etat.
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Civil Constitution, subordinating the Church to the civil government, inaugurated by Louis XVI.
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Louis XVI attempts to flee to Varennes but is recognised and forcibly returned to Paris.
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France declares war on Austria, but French army flees at sight of the enemy.
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Jacobin masses storm the Tuileries Palace, massacring the Swiss Guard, and the King imprisoned.
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French forces defeat the invading force at Valmy. Henceforth the Revolution would enjoy victory in its military conflicts.
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Trial of the king begins.
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Louis XVI executed.
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France declares war on Britain and Holland.
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The Churches re-open for Christian worship.
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Napoleon assumes command of French army in Italy
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Royalists attempt a coup and Napoleon Bonaparte makes his name suppressing the move with grapeshot. The popular party gains strength, Gracchus Babeuf is its spokesperson, holding running meetings at the Pantheon.
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Elections produce a Royalist majority. Elections in 1798 and 1799 produce a more radical result and are annulled by the Directorate.
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2nd December 1804: Napoleon consecrated as Emperor.
