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Religious elements that long stood as symbols of stability for the French people, were replaced by views on reason and scientific thought. [ 24 ] [ 25 ] The radical revolutionaries and their supporters desired a cultural revolution that would rid the French state of all Christian influence. [ 26 ]
French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars: 4–7 million [29] [30] [c] 1792–1815 French Republic, later French Empire, vs. Coalition forces: Europe Conquests of Menelik II: 6 million [31] 1878–1904 Ethiopian Empire vs. Emirate of Harar, Kingdom of Kaffa, Kingdom of Wolaita, and allies Horn of Africa Second Congo War: 3–5.4 million [32] [33 ...
The precise number of victims is not known. According to Roger Dupuy, there were between 7 and 11 drowning executions, with 300 to 400 victims each time. [ 7 ] According to Jacques Hussenet, 1,800 to 4,800 people drowned on the orders of Carrier, and perhaps 2,000 others drowned on the orders by other Republican revolutionaries in Nantes. [ 8 ]
The following is a list of the casualties count in battles or offensives in world history.The list includes both sieges (not technically battles but usually yielding similar combat-related or civilian deaths) and civilian casualties during the battles.
The French Revolution (French: Révolution française [ʁevɔlysjɔ̃ fʁɑ̃sɛːz]) was a period of political and societal change in France that began with the Estates General of 1789, and ended with the coup of 18 Brumaire in November 1799 and the formation of the French Consulate.
People who died in prison custody during the French Revolution (16 P) Pages in category "People killed in the French Revolution" The following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total.
These are lists of battles of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars (1792–1815). Coalition Wars ... Haitian Revolution (21 August 1791 – 1 January 1804)
[12] [13] The exact number of victims is not known, as over 440 people had uncertain fates, including from 22 to 200 Swiss soldiers. [ 14 ] [ 15 ] The identity of the perpetrators, called " septembriseurs ", is poorly documented, but a large number were Parisian national guards and provincial federates who had remained in the city since their ...