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96 Moments
1793
Robespierre's Reign of Terror
End of Monarchy: Execution of King Louis XVI via guillotine in Paris.
1789
Symbolic Storming of Bastille Prison - Power Overthrown by the People
The Beginning of Revolution
1775
Construction Complete: Hôtel de la Monnaie in Paris
1715
Construction of Versailles Palace Completed
1635
Establishment of the Académie Française by Cardinal Richelieu to regulate the French language and literature
1627
Siege of La Rochelle in Huguenot Rebellion
1618
Thirty Years' War culminates at Westphalia Treaty.
1598
Edict granting Huguenots rights, ending Wars of Religion
1576
Catholic League's Role in French Wars of Religion
1572
St. Bartholomew's Day massacre
1559
Peace Treaty ending Italian Wars between France and Spain
1441
Establishment of University of Bordeaux
1431
Execution of Joan of Arc: Burning at the Stake in Rouen.
1407
Charles VI's insanity leads to political turmoil, knows as the Armagnac-Burgundian Civil War
1360
Treaty of Brétigny: End of First Phase of War
1356
Battle of Poitiers: French Defeat, King John II Captured
1307
The Arrest of the Knights Templar: A Historic Turning Point
1303
Treaty ending war between King Philip IV and King Edward I signed
1270
Saint Louis Dies During Eighth Crusade
1238
Beginning of Sainte-Chapelle Construction in Paris
1209
Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort's Campaign against Cathar Heresy
1204
King Philip II conquers Normandy from King John in historic triumph.
1189
Siege of Acre in the Third Crusade
1179
Philip II's Coronation as King: A Historic Event
1163
Beginning of Notre Dame Cathedral's Construction
1150
Establishment of University of Paris
1137
Eleanor of Aquitaine's Marriage to King Louis VII
1095
Council Declares First Crusade