jun 4, 1791 - Marie Antoinette Flee
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The flight to Varennes refers to the royal family’s failed attempt to escape Paris in June 1791. Appalled by the growing radicalism of the revolution, particularly its anti-clericalism, Louis XVI agreed to abscond from the city. The plan, hatched by Count Axel von Fersen and supported by Marie Antoinette, was to travel by coach to Montmedy, a fortress near the border with Germany that was garrisoned by royalist troops. Despite a series of blunders, the royal entourage traveled to within 30 kilometers of its goal, before a local postmaster recognized the king. Louis and his family were promptly detained and hustled back to Paris under guard.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 4, 1791
Now
~ 234 years ago