French Revolution Timeline By MrTevinMuse Jun 30, 1788 Insurrection at Grenoble. Period: Jun 30, 1788 to Jul 17, 1789 French Revolution 10 most Important events Aug 8, 1788 Louis XVI convokes État-général on suggestion of former finance minister Jacques Necker, to hear grievances. May 5, 1789 Opening of the État-général at Versailles. Jun 17, 1789 Representatives of the tiers état form a National Assembly swearing not to leave until a new constitution is established. Jun 23, 1789 King rejects Resolutions of the tiers etat. Jul 9, 1789 National Assembly declares itself Constituent Assembly. Jul 12, 1789 Necker is dismissed. 50,000 citizens arm themselves with pikes and form National Guard. Jul 14, 1789 Armed citizens storm and capture the Bastille. Jan 28, 1790 Removal of civil disabilities against Jews. Jun 19, 1790 Abolition of nobility and titles.
