Edmond-Charles Genêt, also known as Citizen Genêt, was the French envoy to the United States appointed by the Girondins during the French Revolution. His actions on arriving in the United States led to a major political and international incident termed the "Citizen Genêt Affair." Because of his actions, President George Washington asked the French government to recall him. The Montagnards, having risen to power at the same time, replaced Genêt and issued a warrant for his arrest. Fearing for his life, Genêt asked for asylum in America, which was granted by Washington. 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 foreign affairs.
Edmond-Charles Genêt, French-American diplomat (born 1763)
On July 14, in the year 1834, Edmond-Charles Genêt, French-American diplomat (born 1763). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of July 14, one of 267 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on July 14, 1834 (AD era).
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- Wikipedia source last updated on 1 March 2026.
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