Bernard-René de Launay
French politician and prison governor
Born
1740
285 years ago
Died
July 14th, 1789
235 years ago — 49 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Served as the governor of the Bastille in Paris. Played a significant role during the early stages of the French Revolution. Held the position of governor during the storming of the Bastille, which took place on July 14, 1789, a pivotal moment in French history. Faced a crowd demanding the release of prisoners and the surrender of arms. After the storming, was captured, and subsequently killed by revolutionaries.
Governor of the Bastille during its storming
Captured during the French Revolution
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