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Death of Louis XIV
Louis XIV became ill & was diagnosed with sciatica. He fell into a semi-coma, lasting 2 days until he died. -
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence was adopted. Written and closed by Thomas Jefferson. -
Napoleon Enters Cadet School
Attended cadet school at Brienne-le-Château. The school is located in north-central France. -
Estates-General Takes Charge
Convened to deal with the mob/barricade issue. Ended up being held back by archaic protocols and conservatism of the Second Estate. -
The Bastille is Stormed
The Bastille Prison was attacked by an angry mob on this day. They wanted the weapons, ammunition and they freed the prisoners. -
The Last Article
The last article of the declaration of the rights of man was adopted. It was the first step to writing the constitution for France. -
Napoleon Promoted to Captain
He was promoted from 1st Lieutenant to Captain. Happened after his third furlough to Corsica. -
Introductrion of Revolutionary Calender
The years were counted from 1792. Also written in roman numerals -
Festival of Reason
Took place in Notre Dame. Athiestic belief system intended to replace Christianity. -
Becoming Emperor
Napoleon became Emperor. The French elected him as Emperor. -
Napoleon's Reign
His reign persisted. Although he became captured at the Battle of Sedan. -
Cause of Napoleon's Death
He was diagnosed with stomach cancer. Others thought he was murdered with arsenic poison. -
Napoleon's Death
Napoleon died May 5, 1821. He was the age of 51 when he died.