Episode 3 of 3

Dismissal of Villèle

When
5 January 1828
Where
Paris
Part of
Martignac succeeds Villèle as Prime Minister of France

Charles X dismissed Villèle on 5 January 1828 after losing his parliamentary majority in the November 1827 election.

Villèle's cabinet faced pressure from the liberal press and organizational assistance for liberal candidates in the 1827 election. Following the loss of his majority, Charles X dismissed Villèle on 5 January 1828, marking the end of his premiership.

Sources

  1. Charles X of France Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
  2. Bourbon Restoration in France Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02

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