Storming of the Bastille
1789 part of the French Revolution
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The Storming of the Bastille was an attack on a fortress-prison in Paris in 1789 during the French Revolution, carried out by armed Parisians who were seeking weapons and food during a time of crisis. It matters because it became a powerful symbol of the revolution and the people's rejection of royal authority, and it marked a turning point in the overthrow of the old French monarchy.
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- Prise de la Bastille.jpg
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- Storming of the Bastille, 14 July 1789
- point in time
- 1789-07-14
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Civilian insurgents French Guards mutineers Royal government Commanders and leaders