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The abolition of privileges — The night of 4 August 1789, the end of feudal rights
In the enthusiasm of a single night, the National Assembly abolished feudal rights, tithes and the privileges of orders and provinces — the social Old Regime collapsed in hours. (Editorial synthesis)
The abolition of privileges took place on 4 August 1789. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
The abolition of privileges took place in Versailles. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica and Assemblée nationale)
The abolition of privileges ended in the end of feudal rights, tithes, and the privileges of orders and provinces. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
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