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2 unusual facts about Jean Philippe Goujon de Grondel


Jean Philippe Goujon de Grondel

In 1792, during the French Revolution, he was denounced as an aristocrat and thrown into prison, but once again, for just a few days; and almost immediately upon his release he was elected by the inhabitants of Nemours commanding general of the national guards of their city, serving until the following year.

Jean Philippe Goujon de Grondel (Saverne, Alsace, November 27, 1714 - Salins, France, 1819)



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