Historical Events tagged with "civil constitution"
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Louis XVI Approves Civil Constitution of Clergy
Louis XVI of France publicly assented to the Civil Constitution of the Clergy, a significant legislative measure passed by the National Assembly. This constitution aimed to reorganize the Catholic Church in France, reducing papal influence and establishing national control over church affairs. The decree met with mixed reactions, deepening the divide between revolutionaries and royalists, as well as within the Church itself. It was a pivotal moment in the French Revolution, emphasizing the shifting relationship between the monarchy and the Church.
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