Termidh

Termidh refers to the period in the French Republican Calendar corresponding to the months of July and August in the Gregorian calendar. It was the second month of the summer season, following Messidor and preceding Fructidor. The Republican Calendar was in effect in France from 1793 to 1805, established during the French Revolution. The name "Termidor" itself is derived from the Greek word "thermos," meaning hot, reflecting the summer heat.

The most historically significant event associated with Termidor is the Thermidorian Reaction, which began on 9 Thermidor Year II (July 27, 1794). This was the coup d'état that overthrew Maximilien Robespierre and his allies, effectively ending the Reign of Terror. The Thermidorian Reaction marked a shift in the revolution, leading to a more moderate phase. The calendar was eventually abolished by Napoleon Bonaparte, who reinstated the Gregorian calendar. While the calendar itself is no longer in use, the term "Thermidor" remains a reminder of this pivotal moment in French history.