Charles Bourgeois

1789–1856 (age 67)

Biography

Charles Bourgeois lived during a transformative period in French history, spanning from the late 18th century through the mid-19th century. Born in 1789, he witnessed the dramatic changes of the French Revolution, the Napoleonic era, and the subsequent restoration of the monarchy.

Bourgeois passed away in 1856 and was interred in Père Lachaise Cemetery, one of Paris's most prestigious burial grounds. His life spanned nearly seven decades of significant historical change in France.