jul 14, 1789 - The Storming of Bastille
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De Launay had a 13-year governorship of the royal fortress until July 1789, when a large crowd surrounded the building demanding access to the armory. He eventually surrendered the fortress and was seized by the mob, who resolved to carry him to the Hotel de Ville for trial.
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