1763 - 1834
Edmond-Charles Genêt French Diplomat
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| First Name |
Edmond-Charles
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| Last Name |
Genêt
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| Birthday |
8th January, 1763
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| Birthplace |
Versailles
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| Died |
14th July, 1834
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| Place of Death |
East Greenbush, New York, U.S.
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| Buried |
East Greenbush Cemetery, East Greenbush, Rensselaer County, New York, USA
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| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Roman Catholic
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
French
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| Occupation Text |
Ambassador
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| Occupation |
Diplomat
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Edmond-Charles Genêt (January 8, 1763 – July 14, 1834), also known as Citizen Genêt, was the French envoy to the United States appointed by the Girondins during the French Revolution. His actions on arriving in the United States led to a major political and international incident, which was termed the Citizen Genêt Affair. Because of his actions, President George Washington asked the French government to recall him. The Mountain, having risen to power at the same time, replaced Genêt and issued a warrant for his arrest. Fearing for his life, Genêt asked for asylum in America, which was granted by Washington. Genêt stayed in the United States until his death.
Historian Carol Berkin argues that the Genêt affair bolstered popular respect for the president and strengthened his role in dealing with foreign affairs.
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