Marquis Bernard Rene Jordan de Launay 1740-89 Governor of the Bastille conducted to the Hotel de Ville

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Marquis Bernard René Jordan de Launay (1740-1789) was a French nobleman and the last governor of the Bastille, a fortress-prison in Paris that became a symbol of the tyranny of the Bourbon monarchy. Born into an aristocratic family, de Launay followed in the footsteps of his father, who had also served as governor of the Bastille. His tenure as governor began in 1776, and he held the position until the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, an event that marked the beginning of the French Revolution.

De Launay's role as governor placed him at the center of one of the most significant events in French history. The Bastille, originally built as a fortress to defend the eastern approach to Paris, had become a state prison by the 17th century, often used to detain political prisoners without trial. By the time de Launay took command, the Bastille was seen by many Parisians as a symbol of royal despotism.

On the morning of July 14, 1789, a large crowd gathered outside the Bastille, demanding the release of the prisoners and the surrender of the fortress. Despite initial attempts to negotiate, the situation quickly escalated into violence. De Launay, recognizing the futility of further resistance and hoping to avoid a massacre, eventually capitulated. However, as he and his garrison were escorted to the Hôtel de Ville by Jean-François Janinet and other revolutionaries, the enraged mob turned on them. De Launay was brutally murdered by the crowd, and his head was paraded on a pike through the streets of Paris.

De Launay's death marked a turning point in the French Revolution, symbolizing the fall of the old regime and the rise of popular power. His legacy is a complex one, as he is remembered both as a victim of revolutionary fervor and as a representative of the oppressive ancien régime. The storming of the Bastille remains a powerful symbol of the fight against tyranny and is commemorated annually in France as Bastille Day.

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