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May 5, 1789

Estates-General opens

Representatives of the three estates gather at Versailles amid mounting expectations for reform.

Canonical milestoneVersailles, France1 timeline

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TimelineTimeline of the French Revolution

Position 3

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Encyclopaedia BritannicaConfidence 95%

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politicsfrench-revolutionestates-general