EPISODE · Jul 10, 2026 · 7 MIN
The Insurrection of 10 August 1792: The Day the French Monarchy Fell
from The Story of France: Revolution, Empire, and National Identity — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
On August 10, 1792, a Parisian insurrection ended centuries of royal rule. This episode follows the events of that day: the storming of the Tuileries Palace, the massacre of the Swiss Guards, and the suspension of Louis XVI. We explore the role of the sans-culottes, the revolutionary sections, and the Paris Commune. Key figures include the king, his family, and the revolutionary leaders—Danton, Robespierre, and Marat. The episode also examines the fall of the monarchy as a turning point, leading to the September Massacres and the Republic. We discuss the political climate of the Legislative Assembly and the impact of the Brunswick Manifesto. A specific focus is on the Swiss Guards' tragic loyalty and the fate of the royal family. This event shattered the Ancien Régime and set France on a radical path. #10August1792 #TuileriesPalace #FrenchRevolution #SansCulottes #SwissGuards #LouisXVI #ParisCommune #Danton #Robespierre #LegislativeAssembly #BrunswickManifesto #Republic #AncienRegime #SeptemberMassacres #History #FexingoHistory #France #Revolution Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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