Ludwig von Flüe
Ludwig von Flüe | |
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Ludwig von Flüe in uniform | |
| Born | 10 March 1752 |
| Died | 1 April 1817 (aged 65) Sachseln, Obwalden, Switzerland |
| Occupation | Military officer |
| Spouse(s) | Catharina Josepha, née Boulanger (1768 – 25 March 1817), from Rouen |
| Parent(s) | Johann Wolfgang von Flüe (1691–1754) and Maria Barbara, née Blättler (1709–1792) |
Ludwig von Flüe (10 March 1752 – 1 April 1817) was a Swiss mercenary in French service. He was the commanding officer of the Swiss Guards in the defense of the Bastille in July 1789. Because of his role in the Storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution, he was later also known as Ludwig von Flüe le Bastillien.
Ludwig von Flüe wrote a critical report of his experiences during the siege and the Storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789, entitled: Bericht von der Eroberung der Bastille. His criticism focuses primarily on the behaviour of the Governor of the Bastille, Bernard-René Jourdan, Marquis de Launay, who ultimately paid for it with his life. The report was published in 1790–1791. It was read with interest, especially by the kings and ruling princes of Europe.