Born in 1740
Bernard-René de Launay
French politician and prison governor
Born
1740 285 years ago
Died
July 14th, 1789 236 years ago — 49 years old
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.
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