Jules de Polignac

Jules de Polignac was a French nobleman and politician in the early 19th century, known for his conservative views. He was close to King Louis XVI and later served as a royal advisor during the Bourbon Restoration. Polignac is most famous for leading an unsuccessful attempt to strengthen royal authority in 1830, which contributed to the July Revolution that ended the Bourbon monarchy. His actions symbolized resistance to popular demands for more democratic reforms, making him a controversial figure in French history.