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Alexandre Gonsse de Rougeville

1761 – 1814

French couter-revolutionary

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About Alexandre Gonsse de Rougeville

Lived 1761 – 1814 (aged 52). Alexandre Gonsse de Rougeville was a French conspirator and revolutionary.

Alexandre Gonsse de Rougeville (1761–1814) was a French counter-revolutionary. He was later immortalized by Alexandre Dumas under the name of Chevalier de Maison Rouge. He started the Carnation Plot, and later escaped.

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Important facts

Born

17 September 1761, Arras

Birth century

18th century

Died

10 March 1814, Reims

Occupation

Conspirator, revolutionary

Nationality

France

Positions held

Squire

Awards

Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis

People in Alexandre Gonsse de Rougeville's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Alexandre Dumas

1802 – 1870

Novelist

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Alexandre Gonsse de Rougeville's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexandre Gonsse de Rougeville?

French couter-revolutionary (1761-1814)

When was Alexandre Gonsse de Rougeville born?

Alexandre Gonsse de Rougeville was born on 17 September 1761 in Arras.

When did Alexandre Gonsse de Rougeville die?

Alexandre Gonsse de Rougeville died on 10 March 1814 in Reims.

What was Alexandre Gonsse de Rougeville's occupation?

Alexandre Gonsse de Rougeville was a conspirator and revolutionary.

What nationality was Alexandre Gonsse de Rougeville?

Alexandre Gonsse de Rougeville was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexandre Gonsse de Rougeville

· Wikidata: Q2833710

· DBpedia: Alexandre Gonsse de Rougeville

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