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King Louis XVI and his wife Queen Marie Antoinette were king and queen of France from 1774 until 1793. They were eventually executed during the most violent phase of the revolution: the terror.
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∙ 11y agoBefore they were killed, it was King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. After their death, it was Robespierre. Then the Directory took over. And finally, Napoleon Bonaparte.
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Who held power in France from the French Revolution to the end of Napoleon's reign?
The time period after the French Revolution was primarily characterized by Napoleon Bonaparte holding power in France. Although a French Directory government was set up after the Revolution, it quickly collapsed, paving the way for Napoleon to take control.
To what extent did th outbreak of war in April 1792 change the course of the French Revolution?
The Declaration of Pillnitz was taken by France as a threat to the Revolution and it started the French Revolutionary Wars. It also convinced those involved with the Reign of Terror that Louis XVI was a threat to the Revolution. It had become time for France to answer the Prussia and the Holy Roman Empire with Regicide.
What US President started the French Revolution?
As far as I'm aware, The French Revolution was started by the French, not by George Washington, who was and had been the only US President at the time of the French Revolution. Unless the Americans have built a time machine.
What is French revolution and Atlantic revolution?
The French revolution was the period of revolution in France at the end of the eighteenth century starting with the pre-revolution or the aristyocratic revolution in 1787 progressing to more radical events such as the strorming of the Bastillle, the rise of the Jacobins and Sans-cullottes. The Atlantic revolution refers to the idea of a period of many revolutions occurring arround the same time such as the American Revolution (the war of independence) the uprisings in other areas of Europe such ad in Holland and Geneva. The idea of the Atlantic revolution influencing the French revolution has become more criticised in recent years but if you want to know more try reading 'France and the Atlantic Revolution of the Eighteenth Century, 1770-1799' by Jacques Godechot.
Who was the head of the French government during the French Revolution?
==Jacques Danton, Camille Desmoulins, Maximilien de Robespierre, and Louis de Saint-Just all had critical leadership roles in bringing about and carrying out the French Revolution. Danton observed, "La révolution dévore ses enfants" [The revolution eats up its children]. And all four indeed had lost their heads by the time the revolution ended.
Who was the monarch in France at the time of the French Revolution?
King Louis XVI.
Who was serving as US minister to France at the time of the french revolution?
Jefferson
Why did the peasants seize the Bastile?
At the time, the monarchy ruling France was abusing its power, and showing great general incompetence. The peasants took power into their own hands by storming the Bastille and starting the French Revolution.
Who was the emperor of France at the time of french revolution?
They didn't have an emperor, they had a King.
Who was the King of France at the time of French Revolution?
The French revolution began in 1789 and ended in 1799. The King was Louis XVI, he was executed in 1793.
Who was the head of french government during french revolution?
The French Revolution started in 1789. At that time, Louis XVI was king of France until 1793 (when he was killed). After that, the National Assembly grabbed the power, and after that the Directory. By the time Napoleon came to power in 1799 (stating a coupe and turning France into an Empire), France was one huge chaos.
Who held power in France from the French Revolution to the end of Napoleon's reign?
The time period after the French Revolution was primarily characterized by Napoleon Bonaparte holding power in France. Although a French Directory government was set up after the Revolution, it quickly collapsed, paving the way for Napoleon to take control.
Who held power in France from the french revolution to end of Napoleon's reign?
The time period after the French Revolution was primarily characterized by Napoleon Bonaparte holding power in France. Although a French Directory government was set up after the Revolution, it quickly collapsed, paving the way for Napoleon to take control.
What president started the French Revolution?
The French Revolution wasn't started by a president. At that time (in the 18th century) France was a monarchy (and thus had a King and Queen) and the lower and middle class society started the revolution.
How was Marie Antoinette involved in the french revolution?
because she was a thug and she was the queen of france during that time era
What are the detail information about the political symbol of french revolution?
The Tricolor. The Phrygian Cap. The Guillotine.
Did the french revolution cause France to become a country?
No, France had been an independent country for a very long time. It caused France to become a republic instead of an monarchy.
