Episode 4 of 4
Louis XVI concedes voting by head
- When
- 27 June 1789
- Where
- Royal concession on voting procedure
- Part of
- Tennis Court Oath
After the oath reinforced the Assembly despite royal attempts to thwart it, Louis XVI formally requested voting by head counts on 27 June 1789.
The Tennis Court Oath reinforced the National Assembly's strength. Although King Louis XVI attempted to thwart its effect, he was forced to relent, and on 27 June 1789 he formally requested that voting occur based on head counts rather than on each estate's power.
Sources
- Tennis Court Oath Wikipedia
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