Siege of Lyon

August 9 – October 9, 1793 · Lyon

Result French Republican victory

Troops of the National Convention besieged Lyon after the city rose against the Jacobins. After two months the city fell, and the Revolutionary government carried out mass executions there.

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France

Strength and losses

Strength: 35,000

Battles and events 1

Revolt of Lyon against the National Convention 1793

Also involved 1

François Christophe de Kellermann participant · France