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  The French revolution begins.
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  Olympe de Gouges writes declaration of rights for women.
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  The National Convention establishes the French Republic.
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  King Louis XVI is executed.
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  The Directory is formed.
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  Napoleon participates in coup d'état that topples the French government.
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  Napoleon reaches agreement with the pope.
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  Napoleon is made consul for life.
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  Napoleon is corwned Emperor
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  The British defeat The French and Spanish at Trafalgar.
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  Napoleon invades Russia.
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  Duke of Wellington and his army defeat Napoleon at Waterloo.