Philip IV1302
The 1st opening of the Estates General
France · Government / Government of France. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
The 1st opening of the Estates General
Opens the Assembly of Notables to unite the nobility
Granted sole & absolute power by the Paris Parliament
Worried her son will be a "cardboard King". Signs a declaration granting further reform
Grants concessions to the Chambre by withdrawing Mazarines intendants. Describes the Chambre as a "republic within the monarchy"
The right of remonstrance is restored to the parlement of Paris
Abolishes councils for religion, war, foreign affairs & the interior
The States General claims that the Paris Parlement is the Parlement of the Nation
The commoners of the 3rd Estate declare themselves to be the National Assembly
Members of the National Assembly swear not to disband until there is a constitution
Vetoes the law regarding emigres, Louis is accused of undermining the Constitution
Calls for a new popular insurrection to secure the suspended constitution of 1793
Wins a plebiscite approving Constitutional Monarchy
The republican constitution is passed by 1 vote
The Algiers Committee declares itself the Provisional Government of France
Announces the Government will run centrally. Announces resistance organisations & Liberation Committee's will have advisery roles
President of the Provisional Government prior to the establishment of the 4th Republic
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