Historedia
Group or institution

National Constituent Assembly

Events
2
Episodes
7
Years
1789–1791

Every event in Historedia whose sources name National Constituent Assembly, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Abolition of Feudalism by the Constituent Assembly

    1789–1790

    Role: Constituent assembly of the Kingdom of France that abolished the feudal system

    1. late July 1789 · Paris and the surrounding countrysidePeasant Revolts Push the Assembly Toward Reform

      Reports of rural unrest reaching Paris by late July 1789 persuaded the Assembly to reform the social order and pacify the peasants.

    2. 4 August 1789 · Paris meeting of the National Constituent AssemblyProposals of Aiguillon and Noailles on 4 August

      On 4 August 1789 the Duke of Aiguillon and the Viscount de Noailles proposed abolishing feudal rights and noble privileges.

    3. night of 4–5 August 1789 · Paris session of the National Constituent AssemblyAbolition of the Feudal System by Decree

      Deliberating through the night of 4 August, the Assembly announced the complete abolition of the feudal system and adopted eighteen decrees.

    4. 5 March 1790 · Unspecified location of the Feudal Committee reportRedemption Clause and Delayed Formalisation

      A vague redemption clause postponed effective abolition of feudal rights until August 1793, and formalisation came only on 5 March 1790.

  2. Oath of the Clergy

    1790–1791

    Role: Legislative body that passed the Civil Constitution and the oath requirement

    1. 25 November 1790 · National Assembly debateCardinal de Lomenie's Stance

      Cardinal de Lomenie claimed clergy could be excused from the oath if they lacked mental assent.

    2. 27 November 1790 · National AssemblyVote for Oath Requirement

      The National Assembly voted to require clergy to sign an oath of loyalty to the Constitution on 27 November 1790.

    3. 13 April 1791 · Papal issuance of the encyclical CharitasPapal Condemnation

      Pope Pius VI issued the encyclical Charitas on 13 April 1791, excommunicating clergy who took the oath.

Sources

  1. National Constituent Assembly (France) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
  2. Abolition of feudalism in France Wikipedia
  3. Refractory clergy Wikipedia, revision of 2025-09-23
  4. Civil Constitution of the Clergy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27