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Founding the Society of the Friends of the Blacks. 1788

Fouquier–Tinville, the chief prosecutor of the Revolutionary Tribunal, is tried. Conviction and execution follow swiftly. March 28, 1795

France declares war on the King of Hungary and Bohemia (the Austrian Francis II). Prussia joins with Austria. April 20, 1792

France’s administration reorganized with the establishment of departments, districts, cantons, and communes. December 1789

Franco–American alliance. France declares war on Great Britain. Death of Voltaire and Rousseau. 1778

Freedom of worship officially restored: Separation of Church and State and freedom of religion are decreed. February 21, 1795

French victories at Jena and AuerstŠdt against Prussia. October 14, 1806

French victory at Arcola. November 15, 1796

French victory at Castiglione. August 5, 1796

French victory at Fleurus against Austria ends the threat of invasion. June 26, 1794