The Society of 1789 ( French: ''Club de 1789''), or the Patriotic Society of 1789 (French: ''Société patriotique de 1789''), was a political club of the

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inaugurated during a festive banquet held at Palais-Royal in May 13, 1790 by more

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elements of the

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. At their height of influence, it was the second most important club after the Jacobin Club. Among its members were

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; Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, commander-in-chief of the

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;

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, Isaac René Guy le Chapelier, Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau,

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and

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. The club kept an apartment in Palais-Royal where banquets were held. Its members were considered

and preferred for

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to remain a

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in opposition to the republicans. The popularity of the club eventually decreased the same year as it was founded and the remaining audience went to form the Club des Feuillants, founded 18 July 1791.

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