Mission to LyonNovember 1793
Fouche helps impose revolutionary punishment in Lyon after the citys revolt against Paris
Historical person
Joseph Fouche Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Joseph Fouche, based on 10 World History Database records associated with France.
10 records1793–17998 events4 places
Chronological biography
1793
Mission to LyonNovember 1793
Fouche helps impose revolutionary punishment in Lyon after the citys revolt against Paris.
1794
Thermidorian Reaction1794
Fouche survives the fall of Robespierre and aligns with the Thermidorian order
Thermidorian Reaction1794
Fouche survives the fall of Robespierre and aligns with the Thermidorian order.
1798
Ambassador to MilanOctober 1798
Fouche received a diplomatic appointment to Milan after sending Barras a detailed political memorandum.
1799
Ambassador to HollandJanuary 1799
Fouche served as French ambassador in Holland before being recalled to take charge of the Ministry of Police.
Minister of Police20 July 1799
Fouche became Minister of Police during the final months of the Directory, replacing Bourguignon.
Closure of Jacobin Club at ManegeAugust 1799
As Minister of Police, Fouche closed the meeting place at the Manege used by the revived Jacobin political club.
Suppression of NewspapersAugust 1799
Fouche suppressed eleven Paris newspapers as the police ministry tightened control over political agitation and the press.
Meeting with Bonaparte3 November 1799
Fouche met Bonaparte shortly before Brumaire and positioned the police ministry to accommodate the coming change of government.
Titles and roles
Ambassador · Deputy of National Convention · Member of Jacobin Club · Minister of Police
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.