The French Revolution By jathan Aug 8, 1788 Louis XVI convokes État-général on suggestion of former finance minister Jacques Necker, to hear grievances. Period: Aug 8, 1788 to Dec 2, 1804 The French Revolution Jul 14, 1790 Civil Constitution, subordinating the Church to the civil government, inaugurated by Louis XVI. Nov 9, 1791 Civil marriage and divorce instituted. Assembly orders all émigrés to return under pain of death. Sep 20, 1792 French forces defeat the invading force at Valmy.Henceforth the Revolution would enjoy victory in its military conflicts. Jan 21, 1793 Louis XVI executed. Oct 23, 1793 Republican Calendar decreed Nov 10, 1793 Festival of Liberty and Reason. Jan 1, 1795 The Churches re-open for Christian worship. May 1, 1797 Elections produce a Royalist majority. Elections in 1798 and 1799 produce a more radical result and are annulled by the Directorate Nov 9, 1799 Napoleon Bonaparte named “First Consul,” now the effective dictator. Dec 2, 1804 Napoleon consecrated as Emperor.
