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History of the Doctor Who Universe

 * Maximilien Robespierre is born in Arras, France. The First Doctor and his companions will be witnesses to the Thermidor Coup against Robespierre in 1794 ("The Reign of Terror").


 * Horatio Nelson, whom the Doctor will cite as a personal friend, is born ("The Sea Devils").


 * Clockwork Robots from the 51st century attack Versaille on the night of Madame de Pompadour's 37th birthday, as forewarned by Rose five years previously. The Doctor rescues Madame and departs, promising to come back for her. It is the last time she sees him ("The Girl in the Fireplace").