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An old fortress in Paris, primarily built in the 14th century, which was stormed by Parisians on July 14, 1789, marking the beginning of the French Revolution. It was a symbol of royal tyranny and absolutism.
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An old fortress in Paris, primarily built in the 14th century, which was stormed by Parisians on July 14, 1789, marking the beginning of the French Revolution. It was a symbol of royal tyranny and absolutism.
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