Charles Jeanne Explained

Charles Jeanne (15 May 1800 – 11 July 1837) was one of the leaders of the Parisian June Rebellion in 1832. He died of tuberculosis in 1837.

His memoir À Cinq Heures Nous Serons Tous Morts (At Five O'Clock We Will All Be Dead) helped to inspire Victor Hugo and the barricade scenes in Les Misérables.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Early life

Charles Jeanne was born on May 15, 1800, in Paris, France. His father was a store clerk and he helped with his father's business. He attended school in Caen, but had to stop at age 14 due to financial and family issues.He was involved for a year in the French army and worked as a clerk.

1830 Rebellion

Charles Jeanne participated in the Trois Glorieuses, and was injured in action. Louis Phillippe gave him a medal for bravery.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Things. History. Victor Hugo's Inspiration for Les Misérables: The June Rebellion of 1832. History Things. 31 July 2017.
2. Web site: Accounts of the June 1832 Insurrection. chanvrerie. 31 July 2017.
3. Book: Jeanne. Charles. A Cinq Heures Nous Serons Tous Morts. .editions-vendemiaire. Paris.