Origins & Early Life

Pierre-Augustin Hulin (French pronunciation: [pjeʁ oɡystɛ̃ ylɛ̃]; 6 September 1758 – 9 January 1841) was a French general under Napoleon who took part in the storming of the Bastille, the trial of the Duke of Enghien, and the foiling of the Malet coup. Pierre Augustin Hulin, the son of a Parisian draper, was born on 6 September 1758. He entered the army in 1771, serving in a Champagne infantry regiment. In 1772 he was transferred to the French Guards, in the ranks of which he rose to sergeant.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

In 1787 he had already retired from the guards and was a successful operator of the Royal Laundry. During the week that preceded the storming of the Bastille Hulin was several times spotted agitating the mob against the Crown. Madame de Staël wrote that Hulin told her: "I want to take revenge for your father on these bastards who want to butcher us." Louis Abel Beffroy de Reigny recorded similar inflammatory speeches addressed to the royal soldiers, Louis-Guillome Pitra dramatized Hulin's speech into "The Parisians are slaughtered like lambs, and you are not marching with us?" On the day of the storming of the Bastille Hulin offered his services to the Hôtel de Ville. He assembled...

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.

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