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French Revolution Begins

Date
1789-07-14
Category
Wars & Conflicts
Location
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Archive
Event #111
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The French Revolution began with the storming of the Bastille, symbolizing the fight against monarchy, social inequality, and the pursuit of liberty, equality, and fraternity.

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