French Revolution Timeline

  • May 5, 1789 meeting with the Estates-Genera

    May 5, 1789 meeting with the Estates-Genera
    It was the Opening of estates General. On 5 May 1789 Versailles, also marked the start of the French Revolution.
  • Tennis court oath

    Tennis court oath
    The Tennis court oath was one of the key moments that set off the French Revolution. This oath was taken on June 20, 1789.
  • Storming of the Bastille

    Storming of the Bastille
    Storming of the Bastille happened in Paris, France, on July 14, 1789. This happened due to a food shortage, and people were upset about their health, and annoyed with their king/government.
  • Declaration of the Rights of Man

    Declaration of the Rights of Man
    The Declaration of the Rights of Man sets the natural and inalienable rights. Which are ownership, freedom, security, and more.
  • Women's March on Versailles

    Women's March on Versailles
    It was a riot that took place during the first stage of the french revolution. People were concerned over the high prices and scarcity of bread, women from the marketplace of Paris.
  • Execution of King Louis XVI

    Execution of King Louis XVI
    He was executed for treason and executed by guillotine. This event happened on 21 January 1793.
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    Reign of Terror

    The reign of terror is a period during which there is a lot of violence and killing, especially by people who are in a position of power.
  • Maximilian Robespierre's execution

    Maximilian Robespierre's execution
    Robespierre’s life ended on the guillotine, the instrument of death to which he had condemned so many others. His demise effectively brought the Reign of Terror to an end.
  • Napoleonic Code is established

    Napoleonic Code is established
    The results of the Civil Code of France marked the first major revision and reorganization of laws since the Roman era. The Civil Code which got renamed to Code Napoleon addressed matters relating to property and families.
  • Napoleon Crowns himself emperor

    Napoleon Crowns himself emperor
    The reason he crowned himself emperor is because he wanted to establish the legitimacy of his reign. He said it had new dignity and nobility.
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    Peninsular War

    The Peninsular War was fought with frustration with Portugal ´ s defiance. It was the military conflict fought between the Iberian Peninsula by Spain, etc against the invading forces of the First French Empire.
  • Napoleon and his men march on Russia

    Napoleon and his men march on Russia
    The Grande Armée led by the French crossed the newman river invading Russia. The army was forced to retreat after the russian forces refused to battle the French.
  • Napoleon is exiled to Elba

    Napoleon is exiled to Elba
    Napoleon felt he was not required to stay on Elba and felt the terms had been broken from the treaty.
  • Napoleon dies

    Napoleon dies
    He was a political leader and French military commander. He rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led successful campaigns during the Revolutionary Wars.