Charles Jeanne (15 May 1800 – 11 July 1837) was one of the leaders of the Parisian June Rebellion in 1832. He died of tuberculosis in 1837. His memoir ''À Cinq Heures Nous Serons Tous Morts'' (''At Five O'Clock We Will All Be Dead'') helped to inspire

Victor Hugo Victor-Marie Hugo (; 26 February 1802 – 22 May 1885) was a French Romantic writer and politician. During a literary career that spanned more than sixty years, he wrote in a variety of genres and forms. He is considered to be one of the great ...

and the barricade scenes in '' Les Misérables''.

Early life

Charles Jeanne was born on May 15, 1800, in Paris, France. His father was a store clerk and he helped with his father's business. He attended school in Caen, but had to stop at age 14 due to financial and family issues. He was involved for a year in the French army and worked as a clerk.

1830 Rebellion

Charles Jeanne participated in the ''Trois Glorieuses'', and was injured in action. Louis Phillippe gave him a medal for bravery.

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