jan 21, 1793 - Execution of Louis XVI
Description:
As the Rights of Man declared the right to a representative government, the people elected National Convention, which convicted him of treason, leading to his execution by guillotine. This shifted control to the National Convention, ran by Robespierre who would later instate the Reign of Terror.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 21, 1793
Now
~ 232 years ago