Follow Jean-Baptiste Drouet through 12 dated historical records for France.
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
Jean-Baptiste Drouet figured in events surrounding drouet becomes suspicious at Sainte-Menehould. His suspicion became critical when he decided to pursue the carriage toward Varennes. The episode undermined confidence in the possibility of governing France through a constitutional monarch who had tried to leave the capital.
Role range: 1789-1792
Postmaster Jean-Baptiste Drouet became suspicious that the travelers passing through Sainte-Menehould included Louis XVI. His suspicion became critical when he decided to pursue the carriage toward Varennes.
Role range: 1789-1792
Jean-Baptiste Drouet figured in events surrounding drouet rides toward varennes at Sainte-Menehould. His pursuit helped turn a passing suspicion into an organized interception. The incident revealed how policing, local officials and transport delays could defeat the royal escape plan.
Role range: 1789-1792
Drouet set off toward Varennes to warn local inhabitants about the suspected presence of the king. His pursuit helped turn a passing suspicion into an organized interception.
Role range: 1789-1792
Drouet rides ahead to warn Varennes and prevent the royal party from continuing toward Montmedy
Role range: 1789-1792
Drouet rides ahead to warn Varennes and prevent the royal party from continuing toward Montmedy.
Role range: 1789-1792
Jean-Baptiste Drouet recognises the king and decides to pursue the royal carriage
Role range: 1789-1792
Jean-Baptiste Drouet recognises the king and decides to pursue the royal carriage.
Role range: 1789-1792
Rides ahead to warn Varennes and stop the royal party
Role range: 1789-1792
Rides ahead to warn Varennes and stop the royal party.
Role range: 1789-1792
Recognizes Louis XVI and decides to pursue the royal carriage
Role range: 1789-1792
Recognizes Louis XVI and decides to pursue the royal carriage.
Role range: 1789-1792
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