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Galileo's "Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems"
Galileo published his work which included ideas that significantly influenced and gave way to the ideals of Enlightenment. -
Discourse on the Method
Rene Descartes publishes "Discourse on the Method," the first physical evidence of "Enlightenment" and the backbone of the philosophy. It coined the famous phrase, "Cogito ergo sum," or "I think therefore I am." -
The Age of Enlightenment begins
Europeans begin to reject the ideals placed on them, and to instead embrace rationalism, individualism, and progress. -
John Locke Publishes Tabula Rasa
John Locke Publishes his manifesto "Tabula Rasa" which includes psychological ideal pertaining to human society -
Napolean is Born
Napolean Bonaparte is Born in Corsica. -
The Guillotine is Invented
The Guillotine is Invented for hopes of equality in death for all. -
Meeting of Estates General
The three estates meet to discuss the country's economic crisis. -
Collapse of the Estates General
Member of Third Estate form National Assembly, challenging the monarchy, and campaigning for constitutional reform. The French Revolution begins. -
Tennis Court Oath
Representatives of the Third estate vowed to stay united until a Constitution was established. -
Storming of Bastille
With rumors of a military coup circling Paris, rebels storm the prison of Bastille, which was a symbol of royal authority. -
Declaration of the Rights of Man
National Assembly adopts the Declaration of the Rights of Man. -
The Friend of the People
Jean-Paul Marat publishes his paper, "The Friend of the People" a radical paper that fed into the revolution and led to many things such as the Reign of Terror, effectivly reaching the extreme when it comes to the Age of Enlightenment. -
The Monarchy is Demolished
The National Assembly came together to pass a decree which formally abolished every Noble Title and forbid the use of any title that suggested such. -
Thomas Paine Publishes "Rights of Man"
Thomas Paine publishes his work, inspired by the French people fighting for their rights, saying that every man has the right to freedom, expression, and religion. -
Napolean Joins the Jacobins
Napolean Bonaparte Joins the Jacobins, a pro democracy group that would help aid in his rise to power. -
The French Declare War on Austria
The people of France declare War on Austria, their former queens homeland. -
The King is Killed
King Louis XVI is publicly executed by guillotine, a big win for the French revolution. -
Charlott Corday Wants Peace
Charlotte Corday kills John Paul Marat, in an attempt to end the violence his paper has caused. -
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Reign of Terror
After the kings execution mass beheadings follow by order of Maximillien Robespierre, it will end with his own execution. -
The Queen is Killed
Marie Antoinette Is beheaded and largely blamed for the countries economic crisis, tired for treason and incest. -
Robespierre Calls for His Opponents Execution
As the head of the Committee of Public safety, his associates began to disagree with his ways, as the reign of terror raged on. Once he hears of their opposition, he calls for their heads to be cut off. -
The Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon overthrows the directory of France, and declares himself first consul of France. He is later named Emperor. -
The Napolianic Code
The Civil or Napolionic Code is created and enforced. -
Napolean in Exiled
Napolean is Exiled to St. Helena and is left there until he dies in 1821. -
The Age of Enlightenment Ends
While its philosophy is still around and often used in society, the Age of Radical Enlightenment ended around 1815