Louis XVIMay 1789
The French Revolution began in 1789 with the convocation of the Estates General
France · Government / Government of France. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
The French Revolution began in 1789 with the convocation of the Estates General
The commoners of the 3rd Estate declare themselves to be the National Assembly
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