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Nobles renounce their privileges Date: 4 August 1789
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1789 Noble Nobles Privileges Revolution Renounce Renunciation
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August 4, 1789: A Turning Point in the French Revolution - The Nobles' Renunciation of Privileges This powerful image captures a pivotal moment in the French Revolution, as the nobles of France gathered in the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles to renounce their privileges on August 4, 1789. The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France that would ultimately lead to the collapse of the Bourbon monarchy and the rise of the modern French state. The Third Estate, which represented the common people, had already taken the Tennis Court Oath on June 20, 1789, pledging to establish a constitutional government. In response, the nobility and clergy, fearing for their privileges, convened in the Hall of Mirrors to negotiate with the Third Estate. However, the nobles' attempts at compromise were met with growing popular anger and demands for greater equality. On August 4, under mounting pressure from the crowds outside, the nobles were forced to renounce their privileges. This momentous event marked the end of the feudal system and the beginning of the end for the French monarchy. The nobles' concessions were formalized in the Constitution of 1791, which established a constitutional monarchy and guaranteed basic civil liberties for all citizens. This print, titled "The Nobles Renounce Their Privileges," is a poignant reminder of the revolutionary spirit that swept through France during this period. It captures the sense of hope and determination that drove the common people to demand greater rights and equality, ultimately leading to the transformation of French society and the emergence of a modern, democratic state.
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