French Revolution
May 5, 1789 – November 9, 1799
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French Revolution
Revolution that overthrew the French monarchy, abolished feudal privilege and made France a republic. It spread ideas of popular sovereignty and rights across Europe and ended with Napoleon's coup in 1799.
Location
- Paris 48.8566, 2.3522
Commanders
Other 4
Louis XVI
King of France, Called the Estates-General; deposed in 1792 and executed in 1793 · 1754–1793
Marie Antoinette
Queen of France, Symbol of the old regime; executed in October 1793 · 1755–1793
Maximilien Robespierre
Member of the Committee of Public Safety, Leading Jacobin and the dominant figure of the Terror · 1758–1794
Georges Danton
Minister of Justice, Rallied Paris in 1792 and led the early Committee of Public Safety · 1759–1794
Entities involved
Battles 4
- Storming of the Bastille July 14, 1789
- Execution of Louis XVI January 21, 1793
- Reign of Terror September 5, 1793 – July 28, 1794
- Coup of 18 Brumaire November 9–10, 1799
