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The '''Hôtel de Ville''' in [[Paris]], [[France]] | The '''Hôtel de Ville''' was an ''{{Wiki|hôtel particulier}}'' in [[Paris]], [[France]] that was the site of several famous events during the [[French Revolution]]. Initially constructed under the mandate of King [[Francis I of France|Francis I]], the building remained unfinished until 1628, during the reign of [[Louis XIII of France|Louis XIII]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Throughout the French Revolution, the edifice was known to be the location of several famous events. For example, during the [[storming of the Bastille]], the provost of the | Throughout the French Revolution, the edifice was known to be the location of several famous events. For example, during the [[storming of the Bastille|storming]] of the [[Bastille]], the provost of the [[merchant]]s [[Jacques de Flesselles]] was murdered on the steps of the Hôtel de Ville. Additionally, [[Maximilien de Robespierre]] utilized the building as a hideout, after being rescued from execution by [[soldier]]s of the [[Paris Commune]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – {{Cite|28 March 2021. Memories/files needed}}</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 06:15, 28 March 2021
The Hôtel de Ville was an hôtel particulier in Paris, France that was the site of several famous events during the French Revolution. Initially constructed under the mandate of King Francis I, the building remained unfinished until 1628, during the reign of Louis XIII.
History
Throughout the French Revolution, the edifice was known to be the location of several famous events. For example, during the storming of the Bastille, the provost of the merchants Jacques de Flesselles was murdered on the steps of the Hôtel de Ville. Additionally, Maximilien de Robespierre utilized the building as a hideout, after being rescued from execution by soldiers of the Paris Commune.[1]