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The National Constituent Assembly was formed from the National Assembly on 9 July 1789, during the first stages of the French Revolution. It dissolved on 30 September 1791 and was succeeded by the Legislative Assembly.-Background:...

Timeline of Events

1789

7.9.1789

In Versailles, the National Assembly reconstitutes itself as the National Constituent Assembly and begins preparations for a French constitution.

8.4.1789

In France members of the National Constituent Assembly take an oath to end feudalism and abandon their privileges.

1790

7.12.1790

The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly.

1791

9.30.1791

The National Constituent Assembly in Paris is dissolved; Parisians hail Maximilien Robespierre and Jérôme Pétion as "incorruptible patriots".