Bernard-René de Launay

Deceased Person

1740 – 1789

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Who was Bernard-René de Launay?

Bernard René Jourdan, marquis de Launay was the French governor of the Bastille, the son of a previous governor, and commander of its garrison when it was stormed on 14 July 1789.

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Born
Apr 8, 1740
Paris
Also known as
  • Bernard-Rene de Launay
Nationality
  • France
Died
Jul 14, 1789
Paris

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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