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The Bastille ( bæˈstiːl , French: [bastij] ⓘ) was a fortress in Paris, known as the Bastille Saint-Antoine It played an important role in the internal conflicts of France and for most of its history was used as a state prison by the kings of France
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The Bastille, stormed by an armed mob of Parisians on July 14, 1789, in the opening days of the French Revolution, was a symbol of the despotism of the ruling Bourbon monarchy and held an important place in the ideology of the Revolution
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The Bastille, an imposing fortress that once stood in the heart of Paris, has left an indelible mark on French history Its legacy extends far beyond its physical presence, as it played a pivotal role in the French Revolution and has since become a global symbol of resistance against oppression
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The Bastille was a fourteenth century fortress turned prison in Paris which would become central in igniting the French Revolution The Bastille
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Things To Do Around NYC Bastille Day, which falls annually on July 14, commemorates the storming of the Bastille fortress in Paris and marks the beginning of the French Revolution
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The Bastille is one of the most famous fortifications in European history, almost entirely because of the central role it plays in the mythology of the French Revolution
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Converted to a prison in the early 17th century, the Bastille played host to everyone and anyone who displeased the King Louis XIII It was built as the Bastion de Saint-Antoine in 1382 during the Hundred Years' War It was intended to defend Paris from enemies and was constructed with eight towers and walls over eighty feet high
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