French Revolution

Timeline

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1789
The priory of Anzy-le-Duc is dissolved and the church is abandoned.
1793
The royal collections housed in Paris are opened to the public as the Musée de la République, later to be known as the Musée du Louvre
Aug 1793
When the commander of the National Convention's artillery is wounded at Toulon, Napoleon Bonaparte takes over.
Oct 1793
Napoleon is promoted to adjutant general of the National Convention's artillery.
17 Dec 1793
Harassed by Napoleon's artillery, British troops supporting French royalists leave Toulon to the revolutionaries. Napoleon gains great prestige.
17 Dec 1793
Napoleon wounded by bayonet
22 Dec 1793
Napoleon Bonaparte is promoted to rank of Brigadier General at age 24
5 Oct 1795
Napoleon Bonaparte, second in command of the National Convention, defeats a major royalist revolt in Paris, saving the new Republic. Napoleon becomes commander of the Army of the Interior.
4 Sep 1797
Napoleon sends General Pierre Augereau and troops to Paris to support coup d'état