Louis Antoine, Duke of Enghien

Noble person

1772 – 1804

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Who was Louis Antoine, Duke of Enghien?

Louis Antoine de Bourbon, was a relative of the Bourbon monarchs of France. More famous for his death than for his life, he was executed on trumped-up charges of aiding Britain and plotting against France. Royalty across Europe were shocked and dismayed, and never again trusted Napoleon. Tsar Alexander I of Russia was especially alarmed, and decided to curb Napoleon's power.

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Born
Aug 2, 1772
Chantilly
Also known as
  • Louis-Antoine-Henri de Bourbon-Conde, duc d'Enghien
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Spouses
Nationality
  • France
Died
Mar 21, 1804
Vincennes

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on July 23, 2013

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