Clarke, Minister of War
- Events
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Years
- 1812
Every event in Historedia whose sources name Clarke, Minister of War, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.
Events and episodes
Malet coup of 1812
1812Role: Minister of War (surname only; identity unresolved) who investigated and suspended officers after the coup
- Escape and forged orders
Malet escaped captivity at 4 a.m. on 23 October 1812, donned a general's uniform, and used forged orders to free Lahorie and Guidal from La Force prison.
- Seizure of authority in Paris
Claiming Napoleon had died, Malet took control of National Guard elements, arrested government ministers, and established himself at the Place Vendôme district general's offices.
- Confrontation with Hulin and collapse
When General Hulin requested verification of the senatorial documents, Malet shot and injured him; an officer recognised the documents as fakes and arrested Malet.
- Trial and execution of the conspirators
On 29 October 1812 a council of war convicted all 23 accused, including Malet, Guidal and Lahorie; Malet was executed by firing squad six days after the coup.
- Escape and forged orders
Sources
- Malet coup of 1812 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-11