1793Aug, 8
The insurrection of Lyon occurs during the French Revolution.
The revolt of Lyon against the National Convention was a counter-revolutionary movement in the city of Lyon during the time of the French Revolution. It was a revolt of moderates against the more radical National Convention, the third government during the French Revolution. It broke out in June 1793 and was put down in October of the same year, after government forces had besieged the city.
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Events on 1793
- 21Jan
Louis XVI of France
After being found guilty of treason by the French National Convention, Louis XVI of France is executed by guillotine. - 23May
Flanders Campaign
Battle of Famars during the Flanders Campaign of the War of the First Coalition. - 23Jul
Mainz
Kingdom of Prussia re-conquers Mainz from France. - 27Aug
Siege of Toulon
French Revolutionary Wars: The city of Toulon revolts against the French Republic and admits the British and Spanish fleets to seize its port, leading to the Siege of Toulon by French Revolutionary forces. - 5Sep
French National Convention
French Revolution: The French National Convention initiates the Reign of Terror.