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Louis-Philippe I

Monarch · Politician

Years: 1773–1850
Birthplace: France
Birth polity: Kingdom of France
Era: Modern
Field: Politics
Occupations: Monarch · Politician

A French king who ascended the throne after the July Revolution, and was in charge of the July Monarchy. He proclaimed himself a citizen's king, but restricted elections and politics centered on the wealthy led to dissatisfaction. It marks a turning point in nineteenth-century French politics.

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Historical context

Places

Paris
Birth
France
Work

Events

July Revolution
1830
Revolution · Subject
French Revolution of 1848
1848
Revolution · Opponent

Origins

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Birth country

Birth country: France

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Biography

Early life

Born into the Orléans family, he also experienced exile during the French Revolution. As a generation that had gone through revolution, empire, and Restoration monarchy, they sought a compromise between royal power and constitutional government.

Achievements

He ascended the throne after the July Revolution of 1830 and promoted a constitutional monarchy based on the bourgeoisie. During the period of industrialization and financial development, they conducted politics that valued stability and order.

Character & anecdotes

Although he was called the "Citizen King," political participation was not widely open. Attempts to adapt the monarchy to post-revolutionary society reached its limit with the revolution of 1848.

Historical Impact

When we study Louis Philippe, we learn that even after the French Revolution, the political system continued to oscillate between monarchy, republic, and empire. This will help you think about the gap between liberalism and social demands. It is also possible that it will have an impact on the institutions and memories of later generations.