Historical Events tagged with "september massacres"
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September Massacres during the French Revolution
Rampaging mobs in Paris brutally killed three bishops, over two hundred priests, and numerous prisoners accused of being royalist sympathizers. This brutal onslaught was fueled by revolutionary fervor and paranoia amidst the political chaos following the outbreak of war with Austria and Prussian movements, leading many to fear counter-revolutionary actions. The massacres focused predominantly on individuals believed to be aligned with the old regime, representing the extreme measures taken during a time of intense upheaval and drastic societal change.
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