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5 days ago · French Revolution, revolutionary movement that shook France between 1787 and 1799 and reached its first climax there in 1789—hence the conventional term ‘Revolution of 1789,’ denoting the end of the ancien regime in France and serving also to distinguish that event from the later French revolutions of 1830 and 1848.
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- What was the French Revolution?The French Revolution was a period of major social upheaval that began in 1787 and ended in 1799. It sought to completely change the relationship b...
- Why did the French Revolution happen?There were many reasons. The bourgeoisie—merchants, manufacturers, professionals—had gained financial power but were excluded from political power....
- Why did the French Revolution lead to war with other nations?King Louis XVI of France yielded to the idea of a new constitution and to the sovereignty of the people but at the same time sent emissaries to the...
- How did the French Revolution succeed?In some respects, the French Revolution did not succeed. But the ideas of representational democracy and basic property rights took hold, and it so...
4 days ago · Mary, Queen of Scots and later Queen of France, had received as a gift to enjoy during her lifetime, the chateau at Wassy and income from the lands of Wassy, Chaumont and Saint-Dizier. Following the death of her husband, King Francis II, Mary departed for Scotland, leaving the administration of her property in the vicinity to her uncle Francis ...
2 days ago · Francis I (1515–1547) Claude d'Annebault (1495–1552) 1541 31 March 1547 Anne de Montmorency (1493–1567) 1 April 1547 10 August 1557 Henry II (1547–1559) Position vacant (absolute rule by Henry II) 11 August 1557 10 July 1559 Francis, Duke of Guise (1519–1563) 10 July 1559 5 December 1560 Francis II (1559–1560) Michel de l'Hôpital ...
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5 days ago · The Normandy Invasion was the Allied invasion of western Europe during World War II. It was launched on June 6, 1944 (D-Day), with the simultaneous landing of U.S., British, and Canadian forces on five separate beachheads in Normandy, France. The success of the landings would play a key role in the defeat of the Nazi’s Third Reich.
2 days ago · King Francis I (1825–1830) died after having visited Paris, where he witnessed the 1830 revolution. In 1829 he had created the Royal Order of Merit (Royal Order of Francis I of the Two Sicilies). His successor Ferdinand II declared a political amnesty and undertook steps to stimulate the economy, including reduction of taxation. Eventually ...
2 days ago · France eventually issued an ultimatum demanding that Leopold renounce any hostile alliances and withdraw his troops from the French border. The reply was evasive, and the French Assembly voted for war on 20 April 1792 against Francis II , the successor of Leopold II, after a long list of grievances presented by foreign minister Charles ...
5 days ago · Catherine de Medici was one of the most powerful women in Europe for a considerable amount of time during the 16th Century, serving as Queen of France and Regent for three Kings of France. She was born on April 13, 1519, in Florence, Italy. She was a member of the powerful Medici family. Her father was Lorenzo, the ruler of Florence; her mother ...
