National Convention
single-chamber assembly in France from 21 September 1792 to 26 October 1795
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The National Convention was France's governing assembly that ruled the country from September 1792 to October 1795, serving as the sole legislative body during a crucial period that included the French Revolution. It matters because it made major decisions about how France would be governed during this turbulent time, including the fate of the monarchy and the direction of the revolutionary government.
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Key facts
- Type
- Unicameral
- Established
- 20 September 1792
- Disbanded
- 3 November 1795
- Preceded by
- Legislative Assembly
- Succeeded by
- Council of Ancients Council of Five Hundred
- Seats
- Varied
- Political groups
- Composition of the National Convention prior to the Insurrection of 31 May – 2 June 1793 and the subsequent purge of the National Convention: The Mountain (302) The Mountain (disputed members) (7) Girondins (178) Girondins (disputed members) (49) The Plain (153) The Plain (disputed members) (97)
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1792 establishments in France1792 events of the French Revolution1793 events of the French Revolution1794 events of the French Revolution1795 disestablishments1795 events of the French RevolutionConstituent assembliesDefunct unicameral legislaturesFrench First RepublicFrench RevolutionGovernment of FranceHistorical legislatures in France