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Louis XVI was executed by guillotine in January 1793, followed by Queen Marie Antoinette later that year.

The concept of a modern nation-state, where citizens owe loyalty to their country rather than a king, was born. La révolution française

The French Revolution (1789–1799) was a watershed moment in modern history that replaced the absolute monarchy of France with a republic and permanently altered the global political landscape. 1. Causes of the Revolution Louis XVI was executed by guillotine in January

A Parisian mob seized the royal fortress and prison, a symbolic act of defiance against royal tyranny. La révolution française

This document established the principles of "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité," asserting that all men are born free and equal. 3. Radicalization and the Reign of Terror (1792–1794)

The Nobility (held high offices and paid little tax).