Events from 1794

Gaspard Monge develops descriptive geometry, connecting geometric and combinatorial ideas

Slavery abolished in French colonies

Festival of Supreme Being organized by Robespierre - civil religion implementation

9 Thermidor - Fall and execution of Robespierre, ending Reign of Terror

Martyrdom of 16 Carmelites of Compiegne - sing Te Deum mounting scaffold, Terror ends within days

Ecole Polytechnique founded Paris - first technical university requiring advanced mathematics for engineers

Jay Treaty includes bankruptcy provisions - reciprocal recognition of bankruptcy proceedings between Britain and United States