First Canut Revolt in Lyon (1831)

The First Canut Revolt occurred in Lyon in November 1831, driven by economic hardship and falling silk prices that reduced workers' wages. During the unrest, segments of the National Guard aligned with the demonstrators, marking a significant challenge to the July Monarchy's authority in the city.

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Background and detail

Background. The revolt was provoked by a bad economy and a resultant drop in silk prices, which caused a drop in workers' wages. This economic distress led the canuts (silk workers) of Lyon to stage a major uprising for better working conditions and pay, occurring within the context of the July Monarchy established in 1830.

Unrest and National Guard. The major unrest took place in Lyon, starting on 21 November 1831. During the conflict, parts of the National Guard took the demonstrators' side. The revolt thus represented a serious challenge to the government's authority in the city.

Legacy Correction. The legacy row claims 600 casualties and a specific date of 22 November. The supplied passages do not verify the casualty count or the exact seizure date, only stating the revolt started on 21 November. Therefore, the casualty figure is omitted as unverified, and the date is adjusted to the sourced start date.

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