The song was written in April 1792 in the context of the declaration of war from France to Austria. The then very recent constitutional monarchy fell in August

The song was written in April 1792 in the context of the declaration of war from France to Austria. The then very recent constitutional monarchy fell in August. The king trial began in November and even then, although death was requested by some, it was not an evidence yet. Death was voted with a small majority in January.