Maximilien Robespierre
Maximilien François Marie Isidore de Robespierre (1758-1794) was a French lawyer and politician, and one of the most important figures of the French Revolution.
Following his practice as a lawyer in Arras, his hometown, in April 1789 he became a member of parliament for the Third Estate, representing his native land.
An exceptional orator, his brilliant political career began here.
He joined the Jacobin club, the most radical faction of the revolution, voted for the execution of Louis XVI, and in 1793 created the Committee of Public Safety, which initiated the Reign of Terror.
He was guillotined in 1794 by his enemies.
Following his practice as a lawyer in Arras, his hometown, in April 1789 he became a member of parliament for the Third Estate, representing his native land.
An exceptional orator, his brilliant political career began here.
He joined the Jacobin club, the most radical faction of the revolution, voted for the execution of Louis XVI, and in 1793 created the Committee of Public Safety, which initiated the Reign of Terror.
He was guillotined in 1794 by his enemies.
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