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The Churches re-open for Christian worship. -
French Revolution
Representatives of the tiers état form a National Assembly swearing not to leave until a new constitution is established. -
French Revolution
National Assembly declares itself Constituent Assembly. -
French Revolution
Louis XVI convokes État-général on suggestion of former finance minister Jacques Necker, to hear grievances -
French Revolution
Removal of civil disabilities against Jews -
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Mirabeau elected President of the French Assembly -
French Revolution
France declares war on Austria, but French army flees at sight of the enemy. -
French Revolution
Marat put on trial for complicity in September massacre but is acquitted. -
French Revolution
Robespierre, the Committee of Public Safety and Jacobin Club denounce the Hébertists and Dantonists on framed-up charges and execute all the popular leaders. Robespierre becomes virtually the dictator. -
French Revolution
The Dauphin dies in prison, Comte de Provence assumes title of Louis XVIII
