Hulin14 July 1789
Takes part in the capture of the Bastille
France · Warfare / Revolutionary Wars. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Takes part in the capture of the Bastille
The Parisians storm the Bastille
The fall of the Bastille is followed by a mass uproar spreading from Paris to the countryside, Noble families are attacked and aristocratic manors are burned to the ground. The Bastille surrenders to the "citizens militia"
Forced to reinstate Neckar after the fall of the Bastille
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