When was Louis Philippe I born and where did he grow up?
Louis Philippe I was born on the 6th of October 1773 in the Palais-Royal. He grew up as a Prince of the Blood within the House of Bourbon.
Questions about Louis Philippe I
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What role did Louis Philippe play during the French Revolution and early wars?
Louis Philippe served as Colonel of the Chartres Dragoons starting in 1785 and demonstrated personal bravery by saving priests from angry crowds in 1791. He later became a Lieutenant General at age nineteen after rallying units at the battle of Jemappes on the 6th of November 1792.
How long did Louis Philippe stay in the United States between 1796 and 1798?
Louis Philippe traveled to the United States for three years between 1796 and 1798 while his family was in exile. He visited cities including Philadelphia New York City Boston Nashville and Maine before returning to Europe.
Who attempted to assassinate King Louis Philippe on the 28th of June 1835?
An Italian revolutionary named Fieschi attempted to kill King Louis Philippe using a device with twenty-five gun barrels. The attack occurred on the third level of number 50 Boulevard du Temple but only grazed the King's forehead.
When did Louis Philippe abdicate and where did he flee afterward?
King Louis Philippe abdicated on the 24th of February 1848 during the February 1848 Revolution. He fled to England under the disguise of Mr Smith by riding in an ordinary cab to Le Havre.