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Passage of the Civil Constitution
- When
- 12 July 1790
- Where
- Paris
The National Assembly passed the Civil Constitution on 12 July 1790, seeking complete state control over the Catholic Church in France.
The law was passed on 12 July 1790, two days before the Bastille anniversary. It aimed to bring the Catholic Church under complete government control, following earlier nationalization of church property and dissolution of monastic orders.
Sources
- Civil Constitution of the Clergy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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