1790 ⟶ Justices of the Peace Replace Noble Courts

August 16: The Assembly establishes positions of justices of...
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1789
1790

⚖️ National Assembly Abolishes Feudalism and Noble Privileges

August Decrees: The Assembly votes to abolish the privileges and feudal rights of the nobility.⟶
French RevolutionFeudalismNobilityPrivilegesNational AssemblyEqualityAbolitionLegal ReformSocial Change

⚖️ Justices of the Peace Replace Noble Courts

August 16: The Assembly establishes positions of justices of the peace around the country to replace the traditional courts held by the local nobles.⟶
JusticeLegal ReformJudiciaryDecentralizationFrench RevolutionSocial ChangeEqualityAdministrative ReformLocal GovernmentRule of Law