Thursday, May 08, 2008
RANDOM EB POST
CHARLES X- 1757-1836, King of france younger brother of Louis XVI. known before accession as Charles Philippe, count of Artois, at 16 married Theresa of Saron. spent youth in scandolous dissipation. short time joined army in gibraltar, right before revolution, minor part in politics. in 1789, left france + went to other courts, seeking help. on execution of L XVI, assumed title of monsieur + in 1792 joined a regiment of french gentlemen, but in 1793, retired to russia, where he was welcomed by catherine. in 1795 led expedition, supplied by brits, to assist the revolt in La Vondec, but no energy and effected nada. went to england. joined bro louis(2 brothers louis? WTF?). in 1814 welcomed back to paris by provisional Gov. during reign of bro louis XVIII, leader of the extreme royalist party. on succeeding to the throne in 1824, followed the same policy. briefly popular. blah blah blah. appointed toady. bad. Ch X stubborn(georgee!), assisted Greece + conquered Allgiers. stupid laws. new revolution. Louis Phiilippe elected king + Ch X died.
