Politics & Government

General Malet's Conspiracy Against Napoleon

General Claude François de Malet orchestrated a conspiracy to destabilize Napoleon's rule by falsely claiming the Emperor had died during the Russian campaign. This audacious plot aimed to galvanize support for a new government, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with Napoleon’s leadership post the disastrous campaign. Malet's conspiracy took place in Paris, where he gathered a group of conspirators to promote his claim and execute a coup d'état.

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