Historedia
Person

Louis Philippe I

Events
7
Episodes
19
Years
1830–1842

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Louis Philippe I, 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

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

    1830–1831

    Role: King of the French

    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.

  2. June Rebellion anti-monarchist uprising in Paris

    1832

    Role: Monarch whose July Monarchy the rebellion opposed

    1. 5-6 June 1832 · ParisJune Rebellion

      Anti-monarchist insurrection in Paris on 5 and 6 June 1832, sparked by cholera deaths and Lamarque's funeral.

  3. Fieschi assassination attempt on King Louis Philippe I in Paris

    1835

    Role: King of France

    1. September 1835 · ParisArrest of the Conspirators

      Fieschi and two Republican associates were arrested in September 1835 following the failed assassination attempt.

  4. French capture of Constantine

    1837

    Role: King of France

    1. October 1837 · ConstantineCommand Transfer

      Valée commanded the artillery. After the death of commander Charles-Marie Denys de Damrémont, Valée assumed command of the army.

    2. 9 October 1837 · Koudiat-Aty plateauSiege Initiation

      On 9 October 1837, French forces placed siege batteries on the Koudiat-Aty plateau near Constantine, initiating the siege of the city.

    3. 13 October 1837 · ConstantineCity Capture

      Valée captured Constantine on 13 October, resulting in the collapse of the Beylik of Constantine led by Ahmed Bey.

  5. Adolphe Thiers becomes prime minister of France

    1840

    Role: King of France

    1. March 1840 · ParisSecret Funds Debate

      Thiers secured an easy majority in the debate on secret funds in March 1840.

    2. 1 March 1840 – October 1840 · ParisFormation of the Second Thiers Cabinet

      Thiers formed his government on 1 March 1840, following the collapse of the Soult cabinet on 20 February 1839.

    3. 12 May 1840 · ParisTransfer of Napoleon's Remains

      The government announced the transfer of Napoleon's remains to the Invalides.

    4. 16 May 1840 · ParisRejection of Social Reforms

      Thiers rejected universal suffrage and social reforms following a speech by François Arago.

    5. 7 October 1840 · France (negotiations between the king and Thiers; specific site not stated in sources)Diplomatic Compromise on Egypt

      A compromise was reached regarding French support for Muhammad Ali in Syria.

  6. Treaty for the Suppression of the African Slave Trade signed in London

    1841

    Role: King of France

    1. 20 December 1841 · LondonSigning in London

      Representatives of five major powers signed the first multilateral treaty for the suppression of the slave trade in London.

  7. Versailles rail accident: derailment and fire kills at least 55

    1842

    Role: King of France

    1. 8 May 1842 · Cutting between Meudon and Bellevue stationsDerailment and Fire

      A locomotive axle snapped, causing a derailment and fire that trapped passengers in locked carriages.

    2. 8 May 1842 · Cutting between Meudon and Bellevue stationsCasualties and Impact

      The disaster caused significant deaths and led to changes in railway safety practices.

Sources

  1. Louis Philippe I Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
  2. June Rebellion Wikipedia
  3. July Monarchy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
  4. Siege of Constantine Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  5. Adolphe Thiers Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
  6. Treaty for the Suppression of the African Slave Trade Wikipedia
  7. Versailles rail accident Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23