October 23rd, 1812
Claude Francois de Malet, a French general, begins a conspiracy to overthrow Napoleon Bonaparte, claiming that the Emperor died in Russia and that he was now the commandant of Paris. De Malet is executed on October 29. event on October 23, 1812. Read about how to open files in Open File Database.
Events around October 23, 1812
October 24th, 1812 | Event | Napoleonic Wars: The Battle of Maloyaroslavets takes place near Moscow. |
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