French Revolution Timeline

  • Execution of Marie Antoinette.

    Execution of Marie Antoinette.

  • Women’s March on the Palace of Versailles.

    Women’s March on the Palace of Versailles.

  • The Declaration of the Rights of Man issued.

    The Declaration of the Rights of Man issued.

  • The Great Fear begins.

    The Great Fear begins.

  • The Tennis Court Oath taken by the National Assembly.

    The Tennis Court Oath taken by the National Assembly.

  • Storming of the Bastille

    Storming of the Bastille

  • Louis XVI  attempts to flee to Austria with his family.

    Louis XVI attempts to flee to Austria with his family.

  • The Reign of Terror begins.

    The Reign of Terror begins.

  • Execution of Louis XVI.

    Execution of Louis XVI.

  • Napoleon takes power.

    Napoleon takes power.