Fructidor

The Fructidor ( German and fruit month) is the twelfth month of the Republican Calendar of the French Revolution. He follows the Thermidor who follow him Sansculottiden.

The name is derived from French fructueux ( fruit-bearing ). The Fructidor is the third month of the summer quarter ( mois d' été ). He begins around August 18 and ends around September 16.

Day names

Like all months of the French Revolution calendar had the Fructidor 30 days, which were divided into three decades. The days were named after agriculturally important plants, with the exception of the 5th and 10th day of each decade. The 5th day ( Quintidi ) was named after a pet, the 10th day ( Decadi ) to an agricultural implement.

Conversion Table

Conversion example

To determine the 5 Fructidor VI.

The year VI is in the top table, including the Gregorian year 1798. Below the 5th (top row days ) is the 22nd Since this month before the transition ( 31 → 1 ) is, August is meant.

The Gregorian date is therefore August 22, 1798.

See also: Conversion table between Gregorian and Republican calendars