6.06- The Duc d'Orleans
Apr 17, 2017•22 min•Season 6Ep. 6
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Summary
This episode delves into the backstory of Louis-Philippe, the Duc d'Orléans, leading up to the Revolution of 1830. It covers his unusual experimental education, his experiences during the early French Revolution, his long period of exile across Europe and America, and his eventual return to France during the Bourbon Restoration. The episode explores his complex relationship with the Bourbon kings, Louis XVIII and Charles X, his family life, and his political positioning that made him a potential alternative monarch.Episode description
Time to get this piece on the board.
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