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Bastille - Wikipedia 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
Bastille | Definition, History, Facts | Britannica 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
The Bastille: A Fortress, A Prison, A Symbol - History Tools 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
Bastille Day - Definition, Date Facts | HISTORY Bastille Day is a holiday celebrating the storming of the Bastille—a military fortress and prison—on July 14, 1789, in a violent uprising that helped usher in the French Revolution
The Bastille - History and Facts | History Hit On 14 July 1789, a large group descended on the Bastille demanding that its prisoners – by now only seven were held there – be released Their main aim was to have access to weapons and gunpowder that were held in the Bastille
Storming of the Bastille - Wikipedia In France, 14 July is a national holiday called Fête nationale française which commemorates both the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille and the Fête de la Fédération which occurred on its first anniversary in 1790 In English this holiday is commonly referred to as Bastille Day
Storming of the Bastille | French Revolution, Causes, Impact - Britannica On July 14, 1789, fears that King Louis XVI was about to arrest France’s newly constituted National Assembly led a crowd of Parisians to successfully besiege the Bastille, an old fortress that had been used since 1659 as a state prison