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may 5, 1789 - Call of the Estates Generals

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The Estates General was the legislative body of France up until the French Revolution. The king would call a meeting of the Estates General when he wanted the advice on certain issues. The Estates General didn't meet regularly and had no real power.

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may 5, 1789
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~ 237 years ago