– The National Constituent Assembly announced, “The National Assembly abolishes the feudal system entirely” on the night of August 4, 1789.
– The August Decrees were a set of 19 articles passed by the National Constituent Assembly that abolished the seigneurial rights of the Second Estate, or the nobility, and the tithes gathered by the First Estate, or the Catholic clergy.
– The old judicial system, founded on the 13 regional parlements, was suspended in November 1789 and finally abolished in 1790.
– The August Decrees paved the way for the passage of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, a watershed document in the history of human rights.
– The decrees abolished both the seigneurial rights of the Second Estate, or the nobility, and the tithes gathered by the First Estate, or the Catholic clergy.
– The August Decrees were a significant achievement of the Revolution, striking down foundational elements of the Ancien Régime and allowing for the construction of a new body politic.

– The September Massacres were a series of killings and summary executions of prisoners in Paris that occurred from Sunday, September 2, until Thursday, September 6, 1792.
– Between 1,176 and 1,614 people were killed by sans-culottes, fédérés, and guardsmen, with the support of the gendarmes.
– The victims were mostly non-political prisoners, including common criminals, women, and children.
– The exact number of victims is not known, as over 440 people had uncertain fates, including from 22 to 200 Swiss soldiers.
– The massacres began around 2:30 PM in the middle of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and within the first 20 hours, more than 1,000 prisoners were killed.
– The massacres were repeated in a few other French cities, and in total, 65–75 incidents were reported.

Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader who is considered one of the greatest military commanders in history.

– He was born on August 15, 1769, on the island of Corsica to a family of Italian origin.
– Napoleon supported the French Revolution in 1789 and quickly rose through the ranks of the French Army.
– He became the leader of the French Republic as First Consul from 1799 to 1804.
– In 1804, he crowned himself Emperor of the French, expanding his power even further.
– Napoleon’s military tactics are still studied at military schools worldwide.
– Napoleon introduced the Napoleonic Code, which modernized legal and administrative reforms in France and Western Europe.
– Napoleon is also credited with establishing a system of public education, emancipating Jews and other religious minorities, and abolishing feudalism.
– Napoleon died on May 5, 1821, at the age of 51, on the remote island of Saint Helena, where he was exiled after his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo.

– Simón Bolívar: Bolívar is considered one of the most important leaders of the revolution, fighting in countries now known as Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru. He is remembered as “The Liberator” and is celebrated for his charisma and military prowess.
– Bernardo O’Higgins: A landowner from Chile, O’Higgins led the Chilean army against the Spanish, ultimately winning independence for Chile in 1818. He is considered the “liberator of Chile” and the father of the nation.
– Miguel Hidalgo: A key figure in the Mexican war for independence, Hidalgo was one of the first to call for independence from Spain. He is celebrated as the “Father of the Nation” in Mexico.
– José de San Martín: Leading the fight for independence in what is now Argentina, Chile and Peru, San Martín crossed the Andes in 1817 to defeat the Spanish in Chile. He is celebrated for his bravery and military genius.
– Toussaint L’Ouverture: Although Haiti is different from other revolutionary movements in Latin America, L’Ouverture’s revolution is considered a turning point in the region’s history. He led the fight for independence in Haiti, which became the first independent black nation in the world.
– Francisco de Miranda: Known as the “Precursor” to Bolívar’s revolution, Miranda was a Venezuelan general who led one of the first fights for independence against the Spanish. He is celebrated for his bravery and his contributions to the fight for independence.
– Manuela Sáenz: Sáenz was a noblewoman from Ecuador who was also Bolívar’s lover. She is celebrated for saving Bolívar’s life in 1828, earning her the title of “the Liberator of the Liberator.”