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Les Miserables - timeline
The beginning of the French Revolution. (France)
Jean Valjean is released on parole by prison guard Javert. He steals silver from Bishop Myriel, who tells the authorities that he gave him the silver. Jean Valjean starts a new life. (France)
Jean Valjean, now mayor, sees Javert again. He meets Fantine. He promises to take care of her daughter Cosette after she dies. (Montreuil, France)
A revolution takes place. (Paris, France)