Who was the leader of Bastille?
Cardinal Richelieu?
No. The Bastille was a fortress used as a prison at the beginning of the French Revolution.
so there was really not a leader of the bastille? I was thinking it was cardinal richelieu because he was acting for louisXIII with putting prisoners there.
No, Cardinal Richelieu was not the leader of the Bastille. The leader of the Bastille was actually the governor, who at the time of the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, was Bernard-René Jordan de Launay. He held the position of governor from 1784 until his death during the storming of the prison.
To find this information, you can conduct a quick internet search using relevant keywords like "leader of the Bastille" or "governor of the Bastille." This will provide you with historical records and articles that detail the events and individuals involved. Additionally, you can refer to history books or resources focusing on the French Revolution for more in-depth information.