Georges Cadoudal

Georges Cadoudal was a French royalist and resistance leader during the early 19th century, known for opposing Napoleon Bonaparte's rule. Born in 1771, he led efforts to restore the Bourbon monarchy and was involved inplots against Napoleon, including an assassination attempt. His activities made him a symbol of royalist resistance, and he was eventually captured and executed in 1804. Cadoudal's actions reflected the deep political divisions in France following the Revolution, highlighting the ongoing struggle between revolutionary change and monarchist tradition.