1797 ⟶ Royalist Councils Nullify Laws Against Refractory Priests and Émigrés
June 27: The royalist majority in the Councils repeals the l...
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1795
1796
1797
🕊️ Amnesty for Vendéen Rebels Restores Religious Freedom
February 17: An amnesty granted to former Vendéen rebels, restoring freedom of religion.⟶
French RevolutionVendéeReligious FreedomAmnestyCounter-RevolutionCatholic ChurchReconciliationWarfareCivil WarPolitics
🚢 Royalist Émigrés Landed and Trapped at Quiberon
July 15: Two thousand more royalist émigrés are landed at Quiberon, where they also are trapped by Hoche.⟶
QuiberonRoyalistémigrésHocheFrench RevolutionVendean RevoltMilitary CampaignCounter-RevolutionBrittany
📜 Relaxation of Laws Against Émigrés and Refractory Priests
December 4: Abrogation of the harshest parts of the October 25, 1795 laws punishing émigrés and refractory priests.⟶
French RevolutionReligious FreedomEmigresRefractory PriestsThermidorian ReactionReligious PersecutionAmnestyPoliticsDecree
✝️ Royalist Councils Nullify Laws Against Refractory Priests and Émigrés
June 27: The royalist majority in the Councils repeals the law of October 25, 1795, which added punishments against refractory priests and émigrés.⟶
French RevolutionReligionCatholic ChurchRefractory PriestsÉmigrésLegislative ActionCounter-RevolutionReligious FreedomPolitics