Philippe Egalite Collection

Louis Philippe Joseph, Duke of Orleans, 1840 (litho)
1574661 Louis Philippe Joseph, Duke of Orleans, 1840 (litho); (add.info.: Louis Philippe Joseph, Duke of Orleans (1747-1793) known as Philippe Egalite. Father of Louis Philippe I of France

Louis-Philippe (1773-1850) in Switzerland teaching geography and mathematics (engraving)
865184 Louis-Philippe (1773-1850) in Switzerland teaching geography and mathematics (engraving); (add.info.: Louis-Philippe (1773-1850) the last king of France (1830-1848)

Portrait of Louis-Philippe-Joseph d'Orléans, Duke of Chartres, then Duke of Orléans... Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Louis-Philippe-Joseph d'Orleans, Duke of Chartres, then Duke of Orleans, known as Philippe-Egalite (1747-1793)

Portrait of Louis Philippe Joseph d'Orléans (1747-1793), called... 2nd Half of the 18th cen. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Louis Philippe Joseph d'Orleans (1747-1793), called Philippe Egalite, Second Half of the 18th cen. Found in the collection of the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Masonic allegorical portrait of Louis-Philippe-Joseph d Orleans, c. 1780 (engraving)
741513 Masonic allegorical portrait of Louis-Philippe-Joseph d Orleans, c.1780 (engraving) by Marchand, Joseph (1758-1843); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Masonic assassinations (engraving)
3100791 Masonic assassinations (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Masonic assassinations)

The House of Orleans (engraving)
1048058 The House of Orleans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The House of Orleans)

Louis Philippe II, Duke of Orleans, (19th century). Philippe Egalite (1747-1793) supported the French Revolution, but was guillotined during the Terror

ORLEANS, Louis Philippe Joseph, Duke of Montpensier and Orleans (1747-1793), called
Louis Philippe Joseph Orleans, Duke of Montpensier and Orleans (1747-1793), called Philippe Egalite since 1792. French Prince, grandson of the Regent Philippe d Orleans. 19th-century engraving

Portrait of Louis-Philippe-Joseph d Orleans (1747-93) (oil on canvas)
XIR34102 Portrait of Louis-Philippe-Joseph d Orleans (1747-93) (oil on canvas) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon, France; French, out of copyright

Louis Philippe Joseph Orleans, Duke of Montpensier and Orleans (1747-1793), called Philippe Egalite since 1792. French Prince, grandson of the Regent Philippe d Orleans. Nineteenth-century engraving

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Philippe Egalité, also known as Louis Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, was a controversial figure in French history. Born into the royal family during the tumultuous years leading up to the French Revolution, Philippe found himself torn between his loyalty to his family and his desire for political power. Despite being a member of the aristocracy, Philippe aligned himself with revolutionary ideals and even voted for the execution of King Louis XVI. This earned him the nickname "Egalité," meaning equality in French. However, Philippe's actions were often seen as self-serving and opportunistic. He constantly switched sides throughout the revolution in an attempt to secure his own position of power. Ultimately, he met a tragic end when he was guillotined during the Reign of Terror. Philippe Egalité's life serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of political ambition and moral compromise. His legacy is one of complexity and contradiction, leaving historians to debate whether he was truly a champion of equality or simply a manipulative opportunist.