French Revolution Timeline by TYRA WEST

Louis XVI Summons the Estates General - May 5 1789

twest253 — 2024-02-15 19:54:59 UTC

The political and financial situation in France was declining. King Louis gathered the assembly. Three estates were composed as a solution to their financial problems.

Tennis Court Oath & Creation of National Assembly - June 20 1789

twest253 — 2024-02-15 19:55:58 UTC

The oath was a sign of the power of the people. It was an act of rebellion from the under privileged of France. They demanded a French Constitution. The Creation of the National Assembly was used to represent the needs of the French people.

Storming of Bastille - July 14 1789

twest253 — 2024-02-15 19:56:46 UTC

Bastille, a state prison, was conquered by lots of Parisians. They took 250 barrels of gunpowder and freed the inmates captive at the time.

The Abolition of Feudalism - August 4 1789

twest253 — 2024-02-15 19:57:18 UTC

Declaration of The Rights of Man and Citizen - August 26 1789

twest253 — 2024-02-15 19:57:52 UTC

Set in place by the French National Assembly, the declaration stated the liberties and principals that inspired the French Revolution

The Women's March - October 5 1789

twest253 — 2024-02-15 19:58:55 UTC

Royal Flight to Varennes - June 20 1791

twest253 — 2024-02-15 19:59:33 UTC

The night King Louis, his wife, and their kids attempted to flee Paris. Ended up being unsuccessful and it undermined the credibility of the King.

Haitian Revolution & War of Independence - August 21 1791

twest253 — 2024-02-15 20:00:04 UTC

The French were overthrown by the enslaved Africans in Hati. With that brought the establishment of an independent and free country ran and governed by the former slaves of Hati.

Napoleon's Italian Campaigns - April 20 1792

twest253 — 2024-02-15 20:00:39 UTC

Arrest, Trial, and Execution of King Louis XVI - January 21 1793

twest253 — 2024-02-15 20:01:43 UTC

"Citizen Louis Capet" as he was called after being dethroned, was convicted of high treason and other crimes. He was put on trial and condemned to an execution.

Reign of Terror and Robespierre - Sept 5 1793

twest253 — 2024-02-15 20:02:17 UTC

The "Reign of Terror" was a dictatorship over the French government. Robespierre, or Maximilien, came for the public's safety from the reign of terror.

Napoleon's Invasion of Egypt - July 1 1798

twest253 — 2024-02-15 20:03:18 UTC

Napoleon Crowing as Emperor - December 2 1804

twest253 — 2024-02-15 20:04:06 UTC

The grand coronation took place in Paris. It was held in Notre Dame cathedral, which was uncommon for the time. But Napoleon was seen as a strong and powerful leader.

Battle of Trafalgar - October 21 1805

twest253 — 2024-02-15 20:04:23 UTC

Battle of Austerlitz - December 2 1805

twest253 — 2024-02-15 20:04:43 UTC

One of Napoleons best victories. Took place in Moravia, now in modern day Czech Republic. Napoleons 68,000 troops defeated Russia and the Austrians 90,000 troops.

Napoleon's Invasion of Russia - June 24 1812

twest253 — 2024-02-15 20:05:08 UTC

Napoleon's Exile and 100 Days - April 11 1814

twest253 — 2024-02-15 20:05:45 UTC

Napoleon's exile lasted 11 months on the island of Elba. He was sent there so he wasn't used as a revolutionary uprising. The 100 days is used as a time frame. Starting with his return from exile and ending with the second restoration of King Louis XVII on the thrown.

Congress of Vienna - Sept 1814

twest253 — 2024-02-15 20:06:03 UTC

After the downfall of Napoleon, there was a series of international diplomatic meetings to discuss the future possibilities of the French constitution and politicals.

Battle of Waterloo - June 18 1815

twest253 — 2024-02-15 20:06:26 UTC

The French army was under attack by two other armies. Being under the control and command of Napoleon's stratagies, they were defeated. But it was seen as the end of Napoleon's wars.

Napoleon's Exile and Death - May 5 1821

twest253 — 2024-02-15 20:07:15 UTC

Coup of 18th Brumaire - November 9 1799

twest253 — 2024-02-21 20:14:19 UTC

Many people see this event as the end of the French Revolution. It brought Napoleon to power as the First Consul of France, which led him to his own coronation