Estates-General Convened Aug 8 French King Louis XVI convenes the Estates-General, held in May 1789 King of France Louis XVI Aug 13 Prussia joins Anglo-Dutch alliance to form Triple Alliance to prevent spread of Russo-Swedish War of 1788-90 Aug 22 Sierra Leone settled by British as a haven for former slaves Aug 27 Jacques Neeker named as French minister of Finance Jul 1788 Historical Events by Year Sep 1788 Famous People Who Were Admirals Aviators Gangsters Generals Industrialists Suffragists
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