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Maximillien Robespierre entered politics at 30, when he was elected to be a deputy of the national assembly -
The Third Estate, seeking more representation, forms the National Assembly as the new legislative branch. Robespierre aligns himself with the Assembly -
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen is passed, with Robespierre as a major signer and champion of its ideas. -
After being a member for several months, Robespierre is elected the president of the Jacobin Club, a far-left political organization. -
The new constitution was accepted by the assembly, and ten days later, the king accepted it too. Robespierre managed to enshrine the rights to freedom of speech in the document. -
France declares war on Austria and its allies. Robespierre is a staunch supporter of the war, urging all citizens to take up arms and go to war. -
After being convicted of treason, the king is guillotined. Robespierre is a main supporter of his death, and afterwards rose to become one of the strongest influences in the National Convention. -
The Committee of Public Safety was formed to combat France's enemies at home and abroad. Robespierre was appointed a member on July 27. -
With the creation of the National Gendarmerie, the mass capture and trial of counterrevolutionaries began, with Robespierre spearheading the rooting out of people opposed to him. -
The National Convention Suspended the Constitution of 1791, and officially recognized the Committee of Public Safety as the supreme revolutionary government. -
After being tried by the National Convention, the former queen was found guilty of treason, theft, and incest, and was guillotined. -
Following many years of speeches and fighting, with Robespierre as a major supporter, slavery is finally outlawed by decree in all french colonies.