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Was the place de la Concorde used during the french revolution?
Yes. It was constructed in 1763. First it was called Place Louis XV with a statue of Louis XV placed on it. During the revolution, the French tore down the statue and renamed the Place de la Concorde to Place de la Revolution. Facing the former statue of Louis XV, the French also placed a guillotine on the Place de la Revolution and thousands of people died there during the revolution. Nowadays it is called the Place de la Concorde and on the spot where the guillotine used to be, there is now an obelisk (the Obelix de Luxor). It was placed there in 1836.
What does de le Bastille mean in English?
"de la Bastille" means "of the Bastille" in English. Bastille was the name of a fortress in eastern Paris (located on what is nowadays Bastille square) which was famous for being a royal prison at the beginning of the French revolution. La prise de la Bastille (the storming of the fortress by a Parisian mob on July 14, 1789) marks the beginning of the historical period of the French revolution.
French Noblemen who fought in the American Revolution?
Marquis de Lafayette
Location of the execution of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette?
Louis the 14th (XIV) was never executed! Marie Antoinette and her husband, King Louis the 16th (XVI) were executed on the place de la revolution, currently known as place de la Concorde.
What plaza did decapitations occur during the French Revolution?
The decapitations during the French Revolution occurred primarily at the Place de la Révolution, which was previously known as the Place de la Concorde. This plaza was used as the main location for public executions, including the guillotining of King Louis XVI, Queen Marie Antoinette, and many other notable figures of the time.
Where was marie antionette beheaded?
On the former Place Louis XV which was baptized Place de la Revolution during the revolution. After the revolution the place was renamed "Place de la Concorde" and it is still named that way today.
What plaza was the site of decapitations in French Revolution?
At the Place de la Revolution.
Was the place de la Concorde used during the french revolution?
Yes. It was constructed in 1763. First it was called Place Louis XV with a statue of Louis XV placed on it. During the revolution, the French tore down the statue and renamed the Place de la Concorde to Place de la Revolution. Facing the former statue of Louis XV, the French also placed a guillotine on the Place de la Revolution and thousands of people died there during the revolution. Nowadays it is called the Place de la Concorde and on the spot where the guillotine used to be, there is now an obelisk (the Obelix de Luxor). It was placed there in 1836.
Where did the King of France die at during the French Revolution?
At the time, the current Place de la Concorde was the site of the guillotine and it was then named the "Place de la Revolution".
French Revolution remembered?
Yes, every year on the 14th of July people gather at the Place de la Concorde (which used to be the Place de la Revolution during the revolution) and the revolution and all the victims are remembered.
Where was Louis XVI excuted?
On Place de la Revolution, now called Place de la Concorde.
Do you know of a site about the French Revolution?
The Place de la Revolution, formerly Place Louis XV and currently known as The Place de la Concorde was the location of the guillotine.
What does la prise de la Bastille mean?
The taking of the Bastille Prison - an important event during the French Revolution which is celebrated every year on the 14th of July.
Where did they kill King Louis XVI?
The Place de la Revolution known now as the Place de la Concorde.
What has the author Louis de Cardenal written?
Louis de Cardenal has written: 'La province pendant la revolution'
Where did Maximilien Robespierre die?
In the Place de la Revolution.
Where were Louis xvi and Marie Antoinette?
On the former Place Louis XV which was baptized Place de la Revolution during the revolution. After the revolution the place was renamed "Place de la Concorde" and it is still named that way today.
