On 21 May 1790, the Charter of the city of Paris was adopted, declaring the city independent of royal authority: it was divided into twelve municipalities, (later known as "arrondissements"), and into forty-eight sections.
May 1790, the Charter of the city of Paris was adopted, declaring the city independent of royal authority:, (later known as "arrondissements"). This was on 21. It was divided into twelve municipalities royal authority. May 1790, the Charter of the city of Paris was into forty-eight sections. This was on 21.