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A Parisian crown seizes the fortress-prison, symbolizing the collapse of royal authority. -
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Nobles renounce centuries-old rights, ending feudalism in France. -
Core principles of liberty, equality, and citizenship are proclaimed. -
Crowds force the royal family to relocate to Paris. -
The king's failed escape attempt destroys trust in the monarchy. -
France abolishes the monarchy and becomes a republic. -
The monarchy collapses as the king is arrested. -
Revolutionary tribunals execute thousands to "protect" the Republic. -
The king is guillotined, shocking Europe. -
Civil war erupts between Toussaint Louverture and Andre Rigaud for control of the colony. -
Napoleon seizes power, ending the Revolution. -
Toussaint establishes autonomy, abolishes slavery permanently, and names himself governor for life. -
French forces arrive to restore control; Toussaint is captured and deported to France. -
Dessalines' forces defeat the French in the final major battle of the revolution. -
Dessalines proclaims Haiti a free, independent Black republic - the first in the world.