Louis Phillipe, the son of Philippe Egalité, …
Years: 1793 - 1793
April
Louis Phillipe, the son of Philippe Egalité, has made the successful transition from officer in the royal army to one who has fought for the republic in its initial battles.
He flees the country when he comes under suspicion of involvement in a conspiracy to restore the monarchy.
Philippe Egalité, already under attack by the Girondists, is arrested when his son defects to the Austrians with General Dumouriez.
Egalité is sent to prison at Marseille.
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- French Revolution
- First Coalition, War of the
- French Revolutionary Wars, or “Great French War”
- Vendée, War in the
- French Revolutionary Wars: Campaigns of 1793
- Reign of Terror
