GARDES FRANCAISES FREED

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GARDES FRANCAISES FREED

Those Gardes Francaises who refuse to fire on the crowd are arrested and imprisoned in the Abbaye St Germain: they are rescued by a mob of ten thousand Date: 30 June 1789

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1789 Abbaye Arrested Francaises Freed Gardes Germain Imprisoned Refuse Rescued Revolution Thousand

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This powerful image captures the pivotal moment during the French Revolution when the Gardes Francaises, a regiment of the Paris militia, refused to fire on the unarmed crowd in the Place de la Bastille on June 30, 1789. The Gardes Francaises, who were under the command of the Marquis de Launay, were ordered to quell the growing rebellion that had begun on July 14 with the storming of the Bastille. However, when faced with the prospect of firing on their fellow citizens, many of the Gardes Francaises balked at the order and refused to shoot. As a result, the Marquis de Launay ordered the arrest and imprisonment of those who refused to obey. The Gardes Francaises were taken to the Abbaye St Germain, a former monastery that had been repurposed as a prison. The arrests sparked outrage among the Parisian population, who saw the actions of the Marquis de Launay as an affront to their newfound freedom. A mob of ten thousand people soon gathered outside the Abbaye St Germain, demanding the release of the imprisoned Gardes Francaises. Faced with the threat of a full-scale riot, the authorities were forced to back down and release the prisoners. This event marked a turning point in the French Revolution, as it demonstrated the growing power of the people and their determination to assert their rights and freedoms. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of the Gardes Francaises who refused to fire on the crowd, and of the indomitable spirit of the Parisian people who fought for their freedom. The image also serves as a testament to the enduring power of the people to bring about change and challenge the status quo.

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