Abolition of Monarchy
Organizes the rising that overthrows the monarchy
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August
Armed sections advance against Tuileries
Santerre was associated with revolutionary National Guard battalions that supported the overthrow of the monarchy. The insurrection exposed opposing political commitments within forces nominally charged with keeping order.
August Insurrection
Barras supported the revolutionary movement that overthrew the monarchy during the August insurrection.
August Insurrection
Desmoulins worked with Danton and militants of the Theatre-Francais district during the insurrection against the monarchy.
August insurrection ends constitutional monarchy
The assault on the Tuileries led to the king's suspension and opened the way to a republic. Brissot now had to operate in a revolution whose armed sections could challenge elected deputies.
City Hall Issues Orders During Palace Fighting
Huguenin's insurrectionary municipal organization issued instructions as armed citizens fought at the Tuileries. The revolutionary Commune claimed direct authority from the Paris sections.
Commune and municipal leadership divided
Pétion's formal position as mayor was overtaken by the insurrectionary Commune's rise to power. The conflict exposed the breakdown of the previous municipal chain of command.
Commune and municipal leadership divided - Historical significance
Jerome Petion figured in events surrounding commune and municipal leadership divided at Paris. The conflict exposed the breakdown of the previous municipal chain of command. This development formed part of the chain that led to the Republic being proclaimed after the National Convention assembled.
Danton enters justice ministry
Danton became minister of justice in the provisional executive formed during the collapse of royal authority. The appointment gave a leading radical political figure a central government office.
Danton enters justice ministry - Change of authority
Georges Jacques Danton figured in events surrounding danton enters justice ministry at Paris. The appointment gave a leading radical political figure a central government office. Its immediate significance was to transfer authority away from the crown toward revolutionary institutions.
Danton gains authority after palace uprising
Danton's standing increased as the revolutionary coalition defeated forces defending the Tuileries. The episode concerned august insurrection topples monarchy and affected the relationship between club activists and public authority.
Danton moves from Cordeliers politics to ministry
The insurgents' victory enabled Danton to become minister of justice in the provisional executive government. The episode concerned danton joins emergency ministry and affected the relationship between club activists and public authority.
Desmoulins follows Danton into administration
Danton brought Desmoulins into the justice ministry, connecting their shared radical politics to state work. This aspect of danton joins emergency ministry illustrates how press campaigns, popular sections and government decisions became connected.
Desmoulins supports overthrow of royal government
Desmoulins celebrated the revolutionary victory that ended Louis XVI's effective rule. This aspect of august insurrection topples monarchy illustrates how press campaigns, popular sections and government decisions became connected.
Election
Elected Deputy Commissioner
Election of Convention authorized
Deputies resolved to convene a newly elected National Convention after suspending the king. The measure opened a path toward a different constitutional settlement rather than immediate restoration of the crown.
Election of Convention authorized - Military consequence
Pierre Victurnien Vergniaud figured in events surrounding election of convention authorized at Paris. The measure opened a path toward a different constitutional settlement rather than immediate restoration of the crown. It demonstrated the decisive influence of armed citizens and soldiers in the struggle over the royal government.
Exile of Lafayette
The Tuileries is stormed by the Paris mob, Lafayette surrenders to Austria
Exile of Lafayette
The Tuileries is stormed by the Paris mob, Lafayette surrenders to Austria.
Existing Municipality Loses Effective Control
The insurrectionary Commune displaced the authority of established city officials during the August crisis. Petion remained a prominent figure but could not control the newly mobilized armed sections.
Insurgents converge on palace
Armed citizens and provincial volunteers advanced toward the Tuileries in the early hours of 10 August. Santerre was associated with the forces challenging the king's constitutional government.
Insurgents converge on palace - Historical significance
Antoine Joseph Santerre figured in events surrounding insurgents converge on palace at Paris. Santerre was associated with the forces challenging the king's constitutional government. This development formed part of the chain that led to the Republic being proclaimed after the National Convention assembled.
Insurrection
The fall of the monarchy after the insurrection of 10 August strengthens radical clubs and sections in Paris
Insurrection
The fall of the monarchy after the insurrection of 10 August strengthens radical clubs and sections in Paris.
Insurrectionary Municipality Forms at City Hall
Delegates from the sections established an insurrectionary Commune at the Hotel de Ville during the attack on the Tuileries. Georges Huguenin became a leading figure in the new authority.
Jacobin Republicans React to Monarchy Collapse
The fall of Louis XVI increased the influence of radical clubs in the capital. Robespierre supported a political settlement based on the newly emerging republic.
King crosses to the Assembly
Louis XVI left the Tuileries with his family and placed himself under the protection of the Legislative Assembly. The move occurred while armed groups prepared to fight for control of the palace.
King crosses to the Assembly - Change of authority
Louis Auguste Bourbon figured in events surrounding king crosses to the assembly at Paris. The move occurred while armed groups prepared to fight for control of the palace. Its immediate significance was to transfer authority away from the crown toward revolutionary institutions.
Mandat Killed After Municipal Summons
Mandat was killed after being called to the Hotel de Ville while insurrectionary leaders asserted control of Paris. His death deprived the royal defenders of a crucial commander.
Mandat killed during August uprising
Mandat was killed after his detention during the insurrection of 10 August. His death undermined the coherence of the National Guard formations defending the royal palace.
Mandat killed near City Hall
Mandat was killed after being detained amid the insurrectionary takeover of Paris's municipal institutions. His death further weakened coordinated defense of the royal residence.
Mandat killed near City Hall - Military consequence
Jean Antoine Mandat figured in events surrounding mandat killed near city hall at Paris. His death further weakened coordinated defense of the royal residence. It demonstrated the decisive influence of armed citizens and soldiers in the struggle over the royal government.
Mandat summoned to City Hall
Mandat left the Tuileries to answer a summons from the revolutionary municipal authorities at the Hôtel de Ville. His removal deprived the palace defenders of their commander at a crucial moment.
Mandat summoned to City Hall - Political consequence
Jean Antoine Mandat figured in events surrounding mandat summoned to city hall at Paris. His removal deprived the palace defenders of their commander at a crucial moment. The episode hastened the failure of the constitutional monarchy and intensified arguments for a newly elected national assembly.
Mandat summoned to insurrectionary city hall
Mandat was called away from the Tuileries by the revolutionary municipal authorities. The palace garrison lost a central commander just as insurgent forces assembled.
Minister of Justice
Danton became minister of justice after the overthrow of the monarchy during the August insurrection.
Municipal Insurgents Reshape National Guard Command
The success of the August insurrection brought revolutionary section leaders such as Santerre to greater military prominence. The armed balance in Paris shifted away from royal protection.
National Guards Divide during Palace Crisis
Units assigned to defend the Tuileries faced conflicting loyalties when the August insurrection began. Santerre and other militants backed the revolutionary movement rather than the palace command.
Order to halt Swiss resistance
Louis XVI sent instructions for the Swiss Guards to cease fighting and withdraw during the palace battle. Confusion and danger during the retreat contributed to the heavy casualties among the defenders.
Order to halt Swiss resistance - Military consequence
Louis Auguste Bourbon figured in events surrounding order to halt swiss resistance at Paris. Confusion and danger during the retreat contributed to the heavy casualties among the defenders. It demonstrated the decisive influence of armed citizens and soldiers in the struggle over the royal government.
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