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French Revolution: Day of the Tiles: Civilians in Grenoble toss roof tiles and various objects down upon royal troops.
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Revolution in France from 1789 to 1799
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Day of the Tiles
1788 event of popular unrest in Grenoble, France
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Grenoble
Prefecture and commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
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