Here's a breakdown of key milestones:
* Early Estates-General (1302 onward): These assemblies were called by the French monarchs to seek advice and consent on matters of taxation, war, and other issues. They were comprised of representatives from the three "estates" of the realm: the clergy, the nobility, and the commoners. However, these early assemblies were not regular or truly representative of the entire population.
* The Estates-General of 1789: This assembly, called to address France's financial crisis, is often seen as a precursor to the French Revolution. The Third Estate (commoners) broke away and declared themselves the National Assembly, paving the way for the creation of a new, more representative government.
* The National Assembly: This revolutionary body was established by the Third Estate in 1789. It drafted the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen and laid the foundation for a constitutional monarchy.
* The National Convention (1792-1795): Following the overthrow of the monarchy, the National Convention was established as the governing body of France during the French Revolution. It abolished the monarchy, declared France a republic, and executed Louis XVI.
* The Directory (1795-1799): This five-man executive body was established by the National Convention after the French Revolution. It oversaw a period of relative stability but ultimately proved weak and was overthrown by Napoleon Bonaparte.
Therefore, it's inaccurate to pinpoint a single individual or event as the "maker" of the first French parliament. Rather, it was a complex and evolving process that involved various actors, including monarchs, revolutionaries, and ordinary citizens.