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Trophime-Gerard Lally-TollendalFrench politician
Date of Birth: 05.03.1751
Country:  France |
Content:
- Early Life and Political Career
- Moderate Monarchist Views
- Role in the Revolution
- Post-Revolution and Restoration
Early Life and Political Career
Thomas Arthur Lally-Tollendal was a prominent French politician, born as the son of Thomas Arthur Lally-Tollendal. He entered politics as a deputy for the Paris nobility in the Estates-General of 1789.
Moderate Monarchist Views
Lally-Tollendal advocated for a moderate monarchy, influenced by the British model. He proposed the establishment of two chambers, which garnered him some unpopularity. However, he played a key role in drafting the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, ensuring that "all persons are admissible to all public employments... without any distinction other than that of their virtues and talents."
Role in the Revolution
Lally supported the royal veto power and opposed the events of October 5-6, 1789. He fled to Switzerland with Mounier but returned to France in 1792. He attempted to suppress the Revolution with Montmorency, Bertrand de Molleville, and Malouet. Failing in this endeavor, he fled again, this time to England.
Post-Revolution and Restoration
During the Restoration, Lally-Tollendal was made a Peer of France. He remained politically active, advocating for the rights of the aristocracy and the monarchy.
