The Contemporary Period By moustapha29 May 5, 1789 French Revolution 1789 Convocation of the States General Jul 15, 1789 taking of the Bastille Apr 20, 1792 French declares war on Austria Sep 20, 1792 Battle of Valmy Sep 21, 1792 The first republic Dec 2, 1804 Napoleon was crowned Emperor Apr 6, 1814 first abdication of Napoleon Jun 18, 1815 defeat at Waterloo Jul 27, 1830 The "Three Glorious" revolution Aug 9, 1830 Louis-Philippe becomes King of the French Feb 22, 1848 Revolution of 1848 Feb 25, 1848 proclamation of the Second Republic