General Boulanger Photo
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General Boulanger Photo
GEORGES-ERNEST-JEAN-MARIE BOULANGER - French soldier turned statesman who attempted a coup d etat : when it failed he fled to Brussels and shot himself on his wifes grave. Date: 1837 - 1891
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1837 1891 Attempted Boulanger Brussels Coup Ernest Etat Failed Fled Georges Grave Marie Shot Turned
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This haunting photograph captures the enigmatic figure of Georges-Ernest-Jean-Marie Boulanger (1837-1891), a French soldier turned statesman who made headlines in the late 19th century for his failed coup d'état. Born into a military family, Boulanger rose through the ranks of the French army, gaining a reputation as a brilliant military strategist and a charismatic leader. However, his political ambitions went beyond the battlefield. In 1886, he announced his candidacy for the presidency of the French Republic, promising to restore national pride and prosperity. As his popularity grew, some of his supporters began to call for a coup d'état to bring him to power. On January 13, 1887, Boulanger and his followers attempted to seize control of the government, but the uprising was quickly put down by loyalist forces. In the aftermath of the failed coup, Boulanger and his supporters went into hiding. Fleeing to Brussels, Boulanger's hopes of regaining power faded away. Desperate and defeated, he took his own life on the grave of his wife, Marie-Laure de Belbeuf, on January 30, 1891. This photograph, taken some time before his tragic end, shows Boulanger in military uniform, his steely gaze fixed on the horizon. The image captures the complex legacy of a man who, despite his military accomplishments and political charisma, ultimately failed to achieve his ultimate goal. Boulanger's story is a fascinating chapter in French history, one that continues to captivate historians and scholars. This photograph offers a glimpse into the life of a man who, for a brief moment, seemed poised to change the course of history, only to be consumed by the very events he had set in motion.
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