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Louis-Philippe I

Paris, 6 Oct 1773 – Claremont, 26 Aug 1850

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About Louis-Philippe I

Louis-Philippe I: The Citizen King

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The collection records Louis-Philippe I’s birth in Paris in 1773. He was the son of Louis Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, and Louise Marie Adélaïde de Bourbon. Before his accession, he held the title Duke of Orléans. 1234

In 1830, Louis-Philippe became King of the French, serving until 1848. He also held the office of French co-prince of Andorra. 5678

Known as the Citizen King, Louis-Philippe I abdicated during the French Revolution of 1848, which led to the establishment of the French Second Republic. The collection records his death in Claremont in 1850. 910

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  • Born6 Oct 1773, Parisnot verified1 source
  • TitlePair of Franceor Duke of Orléans, 1793–1830 · King of the French, 1830–1848 · head of government of France, 1830 · French co-prince of Andorra, 1830–1848not verified1 source
  • TitleDuke of Orléans, 1793–1830or King of the French, 1830–1848 · head of government of France, 1830 · French co-prince of Andorra, 1830–1848 · Pair of Francenot verified1 source
  • Titlehead of government of France, 1830or Duke of Orléans, 1793–1830 · King of the French, 1830–1848 · French co-prince of Andorra, 1830–1848 · Pair of Francenot verified1 source
  • TitleFrench co-prince of Andorra, 1830–1848or Duke of Orléans, 1793–1830 · King of the French, 1830–1848 · head of government of France, 1830 · Pair of Francenot verified1 source
  • TitleKing of the French, 1830–1848or Duke of Orléans, 1793–1830 · head of government of France, 1830 · French co-prince of Andorra, 1830–1848 · Pair of Francenot verified1 source
  • Died26 Aug 1850, Claremontnot verified1 source
  • MotherLouise Marie Adélaïde de Bourbonnot verified1 source
  • FatherLouis Philippe II, Duke of Orléansnot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 6 Oct 1773

    Born in Paris

  2. 1793–1830

    Duke of Orléans

  3. 1810–1824

    10 children are born

  4. 1830

    Head of government of France

  5. 1830–1848

    French co-prince of Andorra

  6. 1830–1848

    King of the French

  7. 26 Aug 1850

    Dies in Claremont, aged 76

Family

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Children · 10

During his lifetime

He lived through 9 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Paris.

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The 1770s · Louis-Philippe I is born in Paris

In the news1775

The Flour War of 1775

The Flour War of 1775 involved widespread riots across northern France after grain trade deregulation caused bread prices to rise by over 50 percent.

What people wore

Commoners often went barefoot and wore secondhand

Ordinary rural people in France often went barefoot during the warmer seasons and relied heavily on secondhand clothing, as buying new outfits was exceptional.

Getting around

Fast winter mountain descent by sled

Adventurous travelers crossing the Alps at Mont-Cenis in winter could descend into France on a sled in a 15-minute thrill ride called the ramasse. The sleds were guided by a conductor who steered the craft down the snowy slopes at high speed.

Watt’s steam engine. James Watt’s much more efficient steam engine, patented in 1769, powered the mills and mines of the Industrial Revolution.Around the world · 1769–1776

Watt’s steam engine. James Watt’s much more efficient steam engine, patented in 1769, powered the mills and mines of the Industrial Revolution.

Nicolás Pérez · CC BY-SA 3.0

In the news1772

Slavery effectively outlawed in 1772

Lord Mansfield ruled in 1772 that slavery was not supported by the common law of England, effectively outlawing it.

Music

Wind instruments dominated outdoor civic festivals

Wind instruments, especially the bassoon-serpent, were highly prized for outdoor festivities and civic celebrations because they were loud enough to be heard by large crowds. During the Revolution, the government promoted powerful patriotic hymns like La Marseillaise, often played by wind ensembles to help mobilize and unify citizens.

Daily life

Basic structure of rural peasant homes

Peasant homes were typically built of wattle and daub with thatched roofs, often consisting of a single room used for sleeping, working, and daily activities. Many rural homes had small windows without glass, and the floor was made of packed earth.