The French Revolution (1789–99) that began during his youth was also influential: Ampère's father was called into public service by the new revolutionary government, becoming a justice of the peace in a small town near Lyon.
Revolucioni francez (1789-99) që filloi gjatë rinisë së tij, ndikoi tek ai: i ati i tij u thirr në shërbimin publik nga forcat revolucionare, duke ruajtur drejtësi e paqe në një qytet të vogël pranë Lyon.