french revolution

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when did the french rovolution strart

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In 1789 discontent fomented from events traceable to 5th May i.e. the convocation of the Estates General at Versailles.

However the moment which symbolises open revolution by the citizenry is the Fall of The Bastille on 14th July 1789.

http://campus.northpark.edu/history/WebChron/WestEurope/FrenchRev.html

http://www.historyguide.org/intellect/lecture12a.html