Editing Mâcon (section)

===Revolutionary and Imperial eras===
On 21 October 1790, the matriarch of a prominent local family gave birth to a son who remains highly visible in his hometown, the [[Romantic poetry|Romantic]] poet and historian [[Alphonse de Lamartine]].<ref>Whitehouse, p.13.</ref>

In 1790, the [[French Revolution|Revolutionary government]] designated Mâcon as the capital (''[[chef-lieu]]'') of [[Saône-et-Loire]], a newly created [[Departments of France|''département'']] within the radical restructuring of national administration.

In 1814, the town was invaded by Austrian troops and then liberated twice by French troops before being permanently occupied until the fall of the Empire. After [[Napoléon I|Napoléon]]'s return and the subsequent [[Hundred Days]], Mâcon and the [[Mâconnais]] were again captured by the Austrians.
[[File:Plaques Hommage Victimes Persécutions Crime Contre Humanité & Ici Léon Israël Assassiné Rue 28 Juin 1944 - Mâcon (FR71) - 2021-09-23 - 1.jpg|thumb|Commemorative plaques at 116 Rue du 28 Juin 1944 in Mâcon, at the site of [[Léon Israël|Dr. Israël's]] assassination.]]