The Storming of the Bastille

1789-07-14

French revolutionaries stormed a prison fortress in Paris, symbolizing the start of the French Revolution.

Historical Figures

Marie Antoinette

Queen of France

Marie Antoinette was the Queen of France and the wife of King Louis XVI. She was known for her lavish lifestyle and extravagant spending, which made her unpopular among the French people. Her famous quote 'Let them eat cake' is often associated with her indifference to the suffering of the common people.

Georges Danton

Revolutionary Leader

Georges Danton was a key figure in the French Revolution, known for his fiery speeches and radical ideas. He played a major role in the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of the First French Republic. Danton was a leading member of the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror.

Jean-Paul Marat

Revolutionary Journalist

Jean-Paul Marat was a radical journalist and politician who advocated for the rights of the common people. His newspaper, 'L'Ami du peuple' (The Friend of the People), was instrumental in fomenting revolutionary sentiment and inciting violence against the ruling class. Marat was assassinated in his bathtub by a counter-revolutionary in 1793.