answersLogoWhite

0

Estimates range between 20,000 and 40,000.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about General History

What plaza did decapitations occur during the French Revolution?

They occurred on the Place de la Revolution (which was the former Place Louis XV), which was renamed to Place de la Concorde after the Revolution, and is still called that way today. On the exact place where the guillotine was placed, there is a big memorial plate.


What was guillotine how was it used?

Many, many places. The two most important in Paris were the Place de la Révolution (now Place de la Concorde) and Place de Grève (now Place de l'Hôtel de Ville).During the French Revolution the guillotine was located in front of what is now the city hall of Paris. After the French Revolution, the executions began again in the city center, before the guillotine was moved behind the church of Saint Jacques, Shortly afterward, it was moved to the Grande Roquette prison.The guillotine was set up in the Place de la Révolution,now the actual Place de la Concorde


Who did the french became inspired by?

Before the French Revolution, the French were inspired by the Enlightenment Period as well as the American Revolution. The French Revolution lead to many changes in France's government and greatly changed their society.


How many years passed between the revolution in England and the French Revolution?

1


Was the French Revolution of 1789 peaceful or violent?

French Revolution was very violent, many people were killed in the riots and later many were executed in the name of the Republic, beside many Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

Related Questions

What plaza did decapitations occur during the French Revolution?

They occurred on the Place de la Revolution (which was the former Place Louis XV), which was renamed to Place de la Concorde after the Revolution, and is still called that way today. On the exact place where the guillotine was placed, there is a big memorial plate.


Why did the French Revolution eventually lose support in the U.S.?

Because the Americans were horrified by the violence used by the French during the revolution. They were big fans of Louis XVI because this King had sent French troups to the US to fight with the Americans during the American revolution. They couldn't believe that a nation was actually capable of killing their monarchs, women, children and thousands of people, and in a gruesome way.


What was guillotine how was it used?

Many, many places. The two most important in Paris were the Place de la Révolution (now Place de la Concorde) and Place de Grève (now Place de l'Hôtel de Ville).During the French Revolution the guillotine was located in front of what is now the city hall of Paris. After the French Revolution, the executions began again in the city center, before the guillotine was moved behind the church of Saint Jacques, Shortly afterward, it was moved to the Grande Roquette prison.The guillotine was set up in the Place de la Révolution,now the actual Place de la Concorde


Who did the french became inspired by?

Before the French Revolution, the French were inspired by the Enlightenment Period as well as the American Revolution. The French Revolution lead to many changes in France's government and greatly changed their society.


How many French joined the Revolution?

Without specifying which revolution, it is difficult to provide an answer.


How many years passed between the revolution in England and the French Revolution?

1


How many years passed between the england revolution and the French revolution?

1


Can you describe what the Reign of Terror is?

The Reign of Terror was a period of violence during the French Revolution. It lasted from September, 1793 to July 1794 and is named for the many executions of those denounced as "enemies of the state", mainly in Paris but also in other areas of France. Most were guillotined (beheaded), as were King Louis XVI and his wife, Marie Antoinette, earlier in 1793.


Write about the Bible of the French Revolution?

There is no bible of the French revolution. There are many historical books about the period, both fiction and non-fiction


How many coutries did fight against France in the french revolution?

french people vs. french government


How many declarations were there in the french revolution?

liberte egalite fraternite


Was the French Revolution of 1789 peaceful or violent?

French Revolution was very violent, many people were killed in the riots and later many were executed in the name of the Republic, beside many Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.