Challenges by the Nobility

Question 1

Flight to Varennes

Answer 1

• 21-22 June 1791
• Royal family tried to flee Paris to Austria but recognised by a local postmaster
• Family arrested and escorted back to Paris
• King seen as traitor to rev (leaves note condemning the rev)
• NCA who supported the King seen as untrustworthy
• “By fleeing, [the] king had renounced his sovereignty” (Richet)

Question 2

Nobility

Answer 2

• 11 Nov 1791: king vetoed Law on Emigres (9 Nov 1791)

- 6,000 officers fled France and army lost 60% of its officers by late 1791