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In July 1794, Robespierre himself was executed, ending the most radical phase of the revolution. 4. The Rise of Napoleon (1795–1799)
Everyone else (98% of the population, bearing the entire tax burden). La rГ©volution franГ§aise
Louis XVI was executed by guillotine in January 1793, followed by Queen Marie Antoinette later that year. In July 1794, Robespierre himself was executed, ending
The concept of a modern nation-state, where citizens owe loyalty to their country rather than a king, was born. In July 1794
The revolution was triggered by a "perfect storm" of social, economic, and political factors: