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The construction of the Palace of Versailles began in 1623 as a hunting lodge for King Louis XIII, and it became the center of French political and social life.
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King Louis XIV moved the capital of France from Paris to Versailles.Although Paris remained the official capital, Versailles became the de facto capital until 1789.
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The marriage of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI in 1770 strengthened the Franco-Austrian alliance, but was met with mixed reactions from the French public.
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The French Revolution was a period of political and social upheaval. It resulted in the execution of the king, the establishment of a republic, and the deaths of tens of thousands of people.
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The Tennis Court Oath was a vow taken by members of the French Third Estate. The oath was taken in the Royal Tennis Court in Versailles, France and was a pivotal moment in the French Revolution.
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The Women's March on Versailles was a significant event in the French Revolution.The march began in Paris over the high cost of bread and quickly turned into a violent confrontation with King Louis XVI.
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King Louis XVI was executed by guillotine.The execution took place during the French Revolution.
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The Reign of Terror was a violent period during the French Revolution when thousands of people were executed for opposing the revolution.
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Napoleon Bonaparte launched a coup d'état known as the "Coup of 18 Brumaire", effectively overthrowing the weak and corrupt French Directory government and establishing himself as the First Consul, marking the beginning of his rise to power as the leader of France.
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It was created by Napoleon Bonaparte and is also known as the Civil Code. It was drafted by a commission of four eminent jurists.
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The coronation was a hybrid liturgy that included prayers and gestures agreed upon by French and papal negotiators.
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he became Emperor of the French under the name of Napoleon I, and was the architect of France's recovery following the Revolution before setting out to conquer Europe, which led to his downfall. By crowning himself, Napoleon sought to legitimize his rule and establish a new dynasty.
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Napoleon's Russian campaign was a military disaster that began in June 1812 and ended in December. The French army, known as the Grande Armée, was defeated by the Russian army's resistance, logistical problems, and the Russian winter.
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The coalition invaded France and captured Paris, forcing Napoleon to abdicate.They exiled him to the Mediterranean island of Elba and restored the Bourbons to power.
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The Battle of Waterloo was a decisive victory for the British and Prussians over the French.The battle took place in Belgium and marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars.