Edmond-Charles Genêt, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edmond-Charles Genêt

French ambassador to the United States, during the French Revolution

Date of Birth: 08-Jan-1763

Place of Birth: Versailles, Île-de-France, France

Date of Death: 14-Jul-1834

Profession: politician, diplomat

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Edmond-Charles Genêt (January 8, 1763 – July 14, 1834), also known as Citizen Genêt, was the French envoy to the United States during the French Revolution.
His actions on arriving in the United States led to a major political and international incident, which was termed the Citizen Genêt Affair.
Because of his actions, President George Washington asked the French government to recall him.
During this time, the government in France changed and an arrest warrant was issued for Genêt.
Fearing for his life, he asked for asylum in America, which was granted.
Genêt stayed in the United States until his death.
Historian Carol Berkin argues that the Genêt affair bolstered popular respect for the president and strengthened his role in dealing with in foreign affairs.



Alternative names	Gilles Louis Chretien; Gilles-Louis Chretien
Description	French engraver and portrait painter
Date of birth/death	5 February 1754	4 March 1811
Location of birth/death	Versailles	Paris
Work location	Paris
Authority control	: Q1149396 VIAF: 47031076 ISNI: 0000 0000 6639 2626 ULAN: 500048296 LCCN: nr2002019516 GND: 123078954 WorldCat