French Revolution By sara.maves Period: Jan 1, 1789 to Jul 14, 1789 Storming of the Bastille Period: May 5, 1789 to Nov 9, 1799 French Revolution May 19, 1789 National Assembly abolishes the nobility Aug 26, 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man Period: Oct 5, 1789 to Oct 6, 1789 The Wives’ March; Louis “kidnapped” back to Paris Nov 27, 1790 Clergy instructed to swear allegiance to France Period: Jun 20, 1791 to Jun 21, 1791 Louis & Marie Antoinette flee; captured at Varennes Aug 27, 1791 Declaration of Pillnitz: Austria & Prussia express support for Louis Apr 20, 1792 France declares war on Austria Jun 13, 1792 Prussia declares war on France Aug 10, 1792 Parisians storm Tuileries palace; end of Louis XVI’s power Jan 21, 1793 Louis XVI executed Feb 1, 1793 France declares war on Britain and Netherlands Oct 16, 1793 Marie Antoinette executed Jul 28, 1794 Robespierre guillotined
