EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 7 MIN
The Champs de Mars Massacre: When Revolutionary Ideals Turned Deadly
from The Story of France: Revolution, Empire, and National Identity — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In July 1791, the citizens of Paris gathered at the Champ de Mars to sign a petition demanding the abdication of King Louis XVI. They never expected the crackdown that followed. Lucas and Luna explore the events leading up to the massacre, from the King's failed flight to Varennes to the radicalization of the Jacobins. They discuss the role of the Marquis de Lafayette, the National Guard, and the infamous 'red flag' that came to symbolize martial law. The episode also touches on the impact of the massacre on the Revolution's trajectory, pushing figures like Danton, Robespierre, and Marat to the fore and deepening the rift between the monarchy and the people. A pivotal moment that paved the way for the Republic. #ChampsDeMarsMassacre #FrenchRevolution #LouisXVI #FlightToVarennes #MarquisDeLafayette #NationalGuard #RedFlag #JacobinClub #GeorgesDanton #MaximilienRobespierre #JeanPaulMarat #Cordeliers #ConstitutionalMonarchy #Republic #MartialLaw #1791 #History #FexingoHistory #NapoleonBonaparte #LouisXIV Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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