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July Revolution: fall of Charles X and accession of Louis Philippe

When
1830–1831
Where
Issuance location not stated in supplied sources; Paris; Château de Rambouillet; unknown
Episodes
6

The July Revolution of 1830, known as the Three Glorious Days, overthrew Charles X following his controversial ordinances. This conflict resulted in the abdication of Charles X in favor of his grandson, the Duke of Bordeaux, and the subsequent accession of Louis Philippe I as King of the French. The revolution established the July Monarchy, shifting power from the House of Bourbon to the House of Orléans and replacing hereditary right with popular sovereignty.

Episodes

  1. 25 July 1830 · Issuance location not stated in supplied sourcesIssuance of the July Ordinances

    Charles X issued ordinances on 25 July 1830, suspending press freedom and dissolving the Chamber of Deputies, favoring the landed nobility.

  2. 27–29 July 1830 · ParisThe Three Glorious Days

    Urban riots in Paris led to the July Revolution, resulting in the abdication of Charles X and the election of Louis Philippe I.

  3. 2 August 1830 · Château de RambouilletAbdication at Rambouillet

    Charles X signed his abdication in favor of his grandson, the Duke of Bordeaux, at Rambouillet on 2 August 1830.

  4. 9 August 1830 · unknownAccession of Louis Philippe I

    Louis Philippe I was sworn in as King of the French on 9 August 1830, establishing the July Monarchy.

  5. August–November 1830 · unknownFormation of the Broglie Ministry

    Victor de Broglie served as President of the Council from August 1830 to November 1830, taking office on 9 August.

  6. 2 November 1830 – 13 March 1831 · unknownLaffitte Ministry

    Jacques Laffitte became president of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Finance on 2 November 1830, succeeding Broglie.

Background and detail

Background. Charles X appointed a conservative government under Prince Jules de Polignac, who was defeated in the 1830 legislative election. In response, the King issued ordinances on 25 July 1830 that suspended press freedom, dissolved the Chamber of Deputies, and altered election laws to favor the landed nobility. These actions triggered urban riots in Paris, leading to the revolution that forced Charles X to abdicate.

The Three Glorious Days. The revolution, also called les Trois Glorieuses, was a second French Revolution after the first of 1789–99. It marked a shift from the constitutional monarchy to the July Monarchy, with the definite fall of the House of Bourbon in favor of its cadet branch, the House of Orléans. The principle of hereditary right was replaced by that of popular sovereignty.

Accession and Ministries. Louis Philippe I was sworn in as King on 9 August 1830. Victor de Broglie took office as President of the Council and Minister of Public Worship and Education on the same day. Jacques Laffitte, who played a decisive role in bringing Louis-Philippe to the throne, later became president of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Finance in November 1830.

People involved

Sources

  1. July Revolution Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
  2. Charles X of France Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
  3. Louis Philippe I Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
  4. Jacques Laffitte Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
  5. Victor de Broglie (1785–1870) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-24
  6. Henri, Count of Chambord Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-27
  7. Château de Rambouillet Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-30

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