The French Revolution occurred from 1789 to 1799. It began with the Estates General in May 1789 and ended with the Coup of 18 Brumaire on November 9, 1799, which brought Napoleon Bonaparte to power. Key events during this period include the Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, the abolition of the monarchy in 1792, the execution of King Louis XVI in January 1793, and the Reign of Terror, which lasted until July 1794.
