Storming of the Bastille
Unverified
Date
July 14, 1789
Type
National
Author
smithsheep
Location
Paris,
Île-de-France,
France
Categories
Political & Governance
Military & Conflict
Event Details
Storming of the Bastille (1789-07-14)
Revolutionaries stormed and seized control of the medieval armory, fortress, and political prison known as the Bastille. The event was a flashpoint of the French Revolution and subsequently became an icon of the French Republic. The prison contained just seven inmates at the time of its storming but was a symbol of the abuses of the monarchy.
- Location: Paris, France
- Context: National level event.
Categories: Political & Governance, Military & Conflict