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Was Louis Philippe a model officer?

Louis Philippe was a model officer, and demonstrated his personal bravery in two famous instances. First, three days after Louis XVI's flight to Varennes, a quarrel between two local priests and one of the new constitutional vicars became heated. A crowd surrounded the inn where the priests were staying, demanding blood.

Was Louis Philippe a king?

Louis Philippe I is the only French king to be the subject of a photograph (1842 daguerreotype) Louis Philippe ruled in an unpretentious fashion, avoiding the pomp and lavish spending of his predecessors. Despite this outward appearance of simplicity, his support came from the wealthy bourgeoisie.

Why did Charles X name Louis Philippe Lieutenant General?

Charles X named Louis Philippe Lieutenant général du royaume, and charged him to announce his desire to have his grandson s?d him to the popularly elected Chamber of Deputies. Louis Philippe did not do this, in order to increase his own chances of succession.

Where was Louis Philippe buried?

Louis Philippe died at Claremont on 26 August 1850. He was first buried at St. Charles Borromeo Chapel in Weybridge, Surrey.