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Revolt in Grenoble: the mob demands the reinstatement of the local parlement. Uprising also in Brittany. June 7, 1788

Edict grants toleration to Protestants. November 19, 1787

Birth of Napoleon Bonaparte. August 15, 1769

Death of Louis XIV and ascension of Louis XV. 1715

Damiens attempts to assassinate Louis XV. January 5, 1757

Promulgation of Papal Bull Unigenitus regarding Jansenism. 1713

Beginning of the Refusal of Sacraments Controversy (to 1756). 1754

Beginning of La Chalotais Affair (ends in 1766). 1764

Turgot’s ministry as Controller–General of France begins. Continues to May 1776. August 25, 1774

Women’s clubs suppressed. October 30, 1793

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