July Monarchy

The July Monarchy () was a liberal constitutional monarchy in France ruled by . This started on 26 July 1830, with the July Revolution of 1830, and ended on 23 February 1848, with the Revolution of 1848.

 History 
The July Monarchy ended the Bourbon Restoration period of French history. It began when people overthrown Charles X, the last king of the House of Bourbon. 

The new leader, Louis Philippe, is a member of the  Orléans of the House of Bourbon. He proclaimed himself as  ("King of the French"). 

The July Monarchy was ruled by rich bourgeoisie and former Napoleonic officials. The king wanted friendship with the United Kingdom and colonial expansion such as the French conquest of Algeria. 

In 1848, revolutions taken place in many parts of Europe, the king is not popular anymore and he was overthrown.

References

Category:1830 establishments in Europe
Category:1848 disestablishments
Category:House of Orléans
Category:History of France
Category:1830 establishments in France