September Massacres (sep 2, 1792 – sep 7, 1792)
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The September Massacres were widespread killings of prisoners throughout Paris and other major cities in France. The prisoners were killed as there was a fear that armies would march to prisons to free inmates who would then join the retaliation against the French government.
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