In what year was Galois heavily involved in the political turmoil?
1830
1820
1810
1800
Answer
Galois was heavily involved in the political turmoil of the July Revolution in France in 1830, which resulted in the overthrow of King Charles X and the ascension of Louis-Philippe to the throne. Galois actively participated in the insurgence, siding with the radical republicans, and even briefly commanded an artillery battery during the fighting in Paris.
Gallant Galois: The Life and Legacy of a French Mathematician
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