Revolution of 1830

   Known also as the July Revolution, the Revolution of 1830 began with the "Three Glorious" days of July 27, 28, 29, 1830, that put an end to the reign of King charles x and led to the proclaiming of the july monarchy. The situation in France had already begun to deteriorate in 1826 and was exacerbated by the reactionary policies and ideology of Charles X and his government. The replacing of the moderate government of the count de martignac with the conservative cabinet of jules polignac reinforced the liberal opposition. Finally, the passing of the four Ordinances of Saint-Cloud (July 25, 1830), which limited the suffrage and abolished freedom of the press, brought the crisis to a peak. Banned newspapers were published, and uprisings, led especially by journalists, workers, and students, occurred throughout PARis.On July 29, the insurgents proclaimed a republic. The fear of a populist government, however, especially among the bourgeoisie, caused many opposition deputies in the Chamber to seek a compromise by appealing to the orléans branch of the Bourbon dynasty to assume the throne. After having withdrawn the four Ordinances, Charles X abdicated and the nomination of the duke d'orléans was accepted (see louis-philippe) as lieutenant general and regent of the kingdom. shortly afterward, he was proclaimed king of the French.