Louis Philippe I

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Louis Philippe I born?October 6, 1773
2. When did Louis Philippe I die?August 26, 1850 (age 76)
3. Where was Louis Philippe I born?Paris, France
4. Who was Louis Philippe I and why was he called the "Citizen King"?Louis Philippe I was a French king from the Orléans branch of the Bourbon family. He was called the "Citizen King" because he tried to rule like a regular person and listen to ordinary people, not just the nobles.
5. How did Louis Philippe become king after the July Revolution of 1830?After the July Revolution in 1830, which removed the ultra‑royalist king Charles X, the people chose Louis Philippe to be king. He was proclaimed King of the French and led the July Monarchy.

Bourgeoisie: The middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
Constitutional Monarchy: A form of monarchy in which the monarch exercises authority in accordance with a constitution.
Orléanist: A supporter of the House of Orléans' claim to the French throne.