Who was Louis Philippe I?
Q: Who was Louis Philippe I?
A: Louis Philippe I was the second person to have the title King of the French.
Q: Why did France become a republic?
A: France became a republic following the execution of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
Q: How long did Louis Philippe spend in exile before becoming king?
A: Louis Philippe spent 21 years in exile before being made king after the abdication of Charles X of France in 1830.
Q: What was Louis-Philippe's reign known as?
A: Louis-Philippe's reign was known as the July Monarchy.
Q: What did Louis-Philippe promote during his reign?
A: Louis-Philippe promoted friendship with Great Britain and sponsored colonialism, notably the conquest of Algeria.
Q: Why did Louis Philippe flee to England as "Mr. Smith"?
A: French troops fired on demonstrators, which set off the French Revolution of 1848 causing Louis Philippe to flee to England as "Mr. Smith".
Q: What happened to the Kingdom of the French after Louis Philippe's death?
A: Louis Philippe's eldest son and heir died before succeeding him, which brought the Kingdom of the French to an end.
