Revolutions of 1830 Revolutions of 1830 The Revolutions of 1830 were a revolutionary wave in Europe which took place in 1830. It included two "romantic nationalist" revolutions, the Belgian Revolution in the United Kingdom of the Netherlands and the July Revolution in France along with revolutions in Congress Poland and Switzerland. It was followed eighteen years later, by another and possibly even stronger wave of revolutions known as the Revolutions of 1848. The romantic nationalist revolutions of 1830, both of which occurred in Western Europe, led to the establishment of similar constitutional monarchies, called popular monarchies. Louis-Philippe I became "King of the French"
Year of the Comet Year of the Comet Year of the Comet is a 1992 romantic comedy adventure film about the pursuit of the most valuable bottle of wine in history. The title refers to the year it was bottled, 1811, which was known for the Great Comet of 1811, and also as one of the best years in history for European wine. It stars Tim Daly, Penelope Ann Miller, and Louis Jourdan in his last film role. Peter Yates directed William Goldman's original screenplay. The executive producers were Alan Brown and Phil Kellogg. Margaret Harwood (Miller), the mousy daughter of esteemed wine merchant