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Louis XVI convokes État-général on suggestion of former finance minister Jacques Necker, to hear grievances.
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National Assembly declares itself Constituent Assembly.
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Armed citizens storm and capture the Bastille.
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King returns to Paris.
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National Guard fires on crowd protesting against restoration of the King.
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Louis XVI attempts to flee to Varennes but is recognised and forcibly returned to Paris.
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Lafayette flees to Austria.
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