French Assembly
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The term French Assembly may refer to any of several French legislative bodies throughout the history of France, including:
- The National Assembly (French Revolution)National Assembly (French Revolution)During the French Revolution, the National Assembly , which existed from June 17 to July 9, 1789, was a transitional body between the Estates-General and the National Constituent Assembly.-Background:...
formed during the French Revolution on June 17, 1789 - The National Constituent AssemblyNational Constituent AssemblyThe National Constituent Assembly was formed from the National Assembly on 9 July 1789, during the first stages of the French Revolution. It dissolved on 30 September 1791 and was succeeded by the Legislative Assembly.-Background:...
, which succeeded the National Assembly on July 9, 1789 - The Legislative Assembly (France)Legislative Assembly (France)During the French Revolution, the Legislative Assembly was the legislature of France from 1 October 1791 to September 1792. It provided the focus of political debate and revolutionary law-making between the periods of the National Constituent Assembly and of the National Convention.The Legislative...
, which succeeded the National Constituent Assembly on October 1, 1791 - The modern French National AssemblyFrench National AssemblyThe French National Assembly is the lower house of the bicameral Parliament of France under the Fifth Republic. The upper house is the Senate ....