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Opening of the État-général at Versailles
Date: 5th May 1789
Place: Versailles
People: King Louis XVI
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Armed citizens storm and capture the Bastille
Date: 14th July 1789
Place: Bastille, Paris
People: Bernard-René Jordan de Launay, the military governor of the Bastille
Groups: Parisian Revolutionaries
Outcomes: Destroy the Bastille, a symbol of tyranny of Bourbon Monarchs -
Declaration of the Rights of Man
Date: 27th August 1789
Place: France
People: General Lafayette
Groups: National Assembly
Outcomes: “Déclaration des droits de l'homme et du citoyen” was created Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen, 26 August 1789. (n.d.). Retrieved September 19, 2016, from https://chnm.gmu.edu/revolution/d/295 -
Abolition of nobility and titles
Date: 19th June 1790
Place: France
People:
Groups: National Assembly
Outcomes: All titles such as “prince”, “duke”, “baron”, etc. where forever abolished Abolition of Nobility. (n.d.). Retrieved September 19, 2016, from https://chnm.gmu.edu/revolution/d/367/ -
Louis XVI executed.
One day after being convicted of conspiracy with foreign powers and sentenced to death by the French National Convention, King Louis XVI is executed by guillotine in the Place de la Revolution in Paris. History. (n.d.). King Louis XVI. Retrieved September 19, 2016, from http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/king-louis-xvi-executed -
France declares war on Britain and Holland.
After the French monarchy was overthrown, many of France's former enemies looked on with confusion, wondering if their goals would be better served attempting to restore their former enemies to power, or simply taking advantage of the chaos in France to stake their own claims.
Encyclopedia. (n.d.). French revolutionary war. Retrieved September 19, 2016, from http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/French_Revolutionary_Wars.aspx -
The day of inauguration of the Supreme Being.
The Cult of the Supreme Being was an artificial religion, created by Maximilien Robespierre and given formal status by the National Convention. Alpha history. (n.d.). The Cult of the Supreme Being. Retrieved September 19, 2016, from http://alphahistory.com/frenchrevolution/cult-of-the-supreme-being/ -
Jacobin Club is suppressed by the Convention.
Their chief purpose was to concert their activity and to secure support for the group from elements outside the Assembly Encyclopedia. (n.d.). Jacobins. Retrieved September 19, 2016, from http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Jacobins.aspx -
Napoleon concludes the Treaty of Campo Formio
His Majesty the Emperor of the Romans, King of Hungary and of Bohemia, and the French Republic participated.
This treaty terminated the war against Austria begun in 1792. It left France at war only with England. The Napoleon Series. (2000, August). Treaty of Campo Formio. Retrieved September 19, 2016, fromhttp://www.napoleon-series.org/research/government/diplomatic/c_campoformio1.html -
Napoleon was concecrated Emporor of France
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Napoleon was concecrated Emperor of France
He had promise the people of France great power and infinity, he saved his nation from collapsed. He also established the Napoleonic code, a new system of French law. -
Napoleon took the Austrian army by surprise and defeated them at the battle of Marengo
General Michael Melas General Louis Desaix and Napoleon Bonaparte participated
The assault cost Desaix his life, but won the day against the Austrians who broke and fled leaving behind 14,000 casualties. The French suffered 7000.
Battle between the French and Austrians in northern Italy Moore, R. (n.d.). Marengo. Retrieved September 19, 2016, from http://www.napoleonguide.com/battle_marengo.htm -
Treaty of Luneville
Napoleon was able to strong-arm Austrian Emperor Francis II into signing the Treaty of Luneville
Between the French Republic, and the Emperor and the Germanic Body. The Napoleon Series. (2000, August). Treaty of Luneville. Retrieved September 19, 2016, from http://www.napoleon-series.org/research/government/diplomatic/c_luneville.html -
Napoleon named Consul for Life; revises cosntitution to enhance power
As First Consul, Napoleon was clearly the highest power in the land, and a fairly absolutist ruler.
Napoleon proclaimed himself First Consul for Life. A new constitution of his own devising legislated a succession to rule for his son, even though he had not yet fathered any children Brianohh. (2013, November 22). NAPOLEON BONAPARTE. Retrieved September 19, 2016, fromhttp://www.sparknotes.com/biography/napoleon/section4.rhtml -
Napoleon proclaimed himself Emperor.
Napoleon returns to France, and proclaims himself emperor at Notre dame, Paris. His armies came to be known as "the scourge of Europe" History.com Staff. (2009). Napoleon Bonaparte. Retrieved September 19, 2016, from http://www.history.com/topics/napoleon -
Russian Campaign
Napoleon amassed a huge army and marched to Moscow, not recognizing the challenges of supplying a large army such a long way from home. By now Paul's erratic behaviour had alarmed many at his court and on 24 March 1801 he was overthrown and murdered. He was succeeded by his son Alexander I. (n.d.). Napoleon's Russian Campaign of 1812. Retrieved September 19, 2016, from http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/campaign_russia_1812.html -
Napoleon abdicated as emperor, and was sent into exile on the Mediterranean island of Elba.
He was given “sovereignty” over the island, and actually had his own navy.
