June Rebellion anti-monarchist uprising in Paris (1832)

The June Rebellion was an anti-monarchist insurrection in Paris on 5 and 6 June 1832, driven by republican resentment of the July Monarchy. It followed cholera deaths of key figures and sparked riots after General Lamarque's funeral. The uprising was the last violence linked to the 1830 Revolution, fueled by economic hardship and political alienation.

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Background. Republicans sought to reverse the 1830 establishment of the July Monarchy, feeling their revolution had been stolen. Economic problems from 1827 to 1832 exacerbated tensions. A severe cholera outbreak in spring 1832 killed 18,402 in Paris, fueling resentment against the government. The government distanced itself from its revolutionary past, removing symbols like Delacroix's painting.

Origins. The rebellion originated from attempts to reverse the July Monarchy. Deaths from cholera of Prime Minister Périer and General Lamarque, a critical parliament member, sparked riots following Lamarque's funeral. Republicans planned to provoke riots similar to those of 1830. The government's removal of revolutionary symbols highlighted the political divide.

Legacy. The uprising was the last violence linked to the 1830 Revolution. Victor Hugo heard gunfire on 5 June 1832. His novel Les Misérables, which climaxes with the 1832 battles, gave the rebellion widespread renown. Engels later analyzed the tactical errors of the 1832 failure for the 1848 revolution.

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