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The Churches re-open for Christian worship.
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Representatives of the tiers état form a National Assembly swearing not to leave until a new constitution is established.
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National Assembly declares itself Constituent Assembly.
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Louis XVI convokes État-général on suggestion of former finance minister Jacques Necker, to hear grievances
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Removal of civil disabilities against Jews
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Mirabeau elected President of the French Assembly
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France declares war on Austria, but French army flees at sight of the enemy.
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Marat put on trial for complicity in September massacre but is acquitted.
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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.
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The Dauphin dies in prison, Comte de Provence assumes title of Louis XVIII
