Timeline: French Revolution (1789-1799)
On November 9, 1799, the French general Napoleon Bonaparte successfully took control of France from the hands of the Directory and then went ahead to establish the French Consulate. Napoleon’s...
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Who Was Marie Antoinette’s Husband?
King Louis XVI of France was the ill-fated husband of Marie Antoinette. Louis, the last real French King, tasted monarchical power beginning in 1774. But he didn’t complete his expected...
Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette: Early Life, American Revolution, & Death
He was named, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier de Lafayette at birth. “The Hero of the Two Worlds” had a function in both the American and French revolutions....
Napoleon Bonaparte: History, Accomplishments, Demise, & Death
Napoleon Bonaparte, the first emperor of France and one of the greatest, as well as one of the most controversial leaders to ever rule the country. His exceptional military skills,...