Its commander, Bernard-René de Launay, was captured, but did not make it to the Hotel de Ville like he was supposed to due to being beaten and lynched to death on the way.
This building was built during the Hundred Years' War and was originally named after St. Antoine. Its commander, Bernard-René de Launay, was captured, but did not make it to the Hotel de Ville like he was supposed to due to being beaten and lynched to death on the way. Four forgers and three mental patients were the only actual prisoners at this location when it was stormed on July 14, 1789. For 10 points, identify this fortress-prison that sparked the beginning of the French Revolution.
This building was built during the Hundred Years' War and was originally named after St. Antoine.
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