Reactionary Deputies
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Reactionary Deputies
Following a meeting at the Tuileries, Paris, reactionary deputies are suppressed by Napoleon and others : some will be exiled to Cayenne. Date: 4 September 1797
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1797 Cayenne Deputies Exiled Meeting Napoleon Reactionary Suppressed Tuileries
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4 September 1797: The Suppression of the Reactionary Deputies at the Tuileries, Paris This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in French history as reactionary deputies, having gathered at the Tuileries Palace in Paris, are forcibly dispersed by Napoleon Bonaparte and his troops. The date was 4 September 1797, and the events that unfolded would mark a turning point in the French Revolution. The reactionary deputies, also known as the "Chouans" or "Federalists," had convened at the Tuileries Palace to discuss their opposition to the centralizing policies of the French government under Napoleon. Their grievances centered around the loss of local power and autonomy, as well as their opposition to the military conquest of Italy, which was seen as an unnecessary and costly endeavor. Napoleon, however, was determined to maintain control and quell any dissent. In this photograph, we see the aftermath of a heated meeting between the deputies and Napoleon, with soldiers and troops moving in to suppress the gathering. Some of the deputies are shown being led away, likely to be exiled or face other consequences for their defiance. The image is a poignant reminder of the tumultuous political climate in France during this period, as well as the growing power of Napoleon and the centralized government. The reactionary deputies' opposition to these policies ultimately proved unsuccessful, and the events at the Tuileries Palace marked the end of any significant resistance to Napoleon's rule. This photograph, from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a valuable historical record of a pivotal moment in French history. It offers a glimpse into the political tensions and power struggles that defined the late 18th century, and serves as a reminder of the complex and often contentious nature of political change.
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