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Georges Jacques Danton

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Georges Jacques Danton


Born
in Arcis-sur-Aube, France
October 26, 1759

Died
April 05, 1794

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Georges Jacques Danton was a leading figure in the early stages of the French Revolution and the first President of the Committee of Public Safety. Danton's role in the onset of the Revolution has been disputed; according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, many historians describe him as "the chief force in the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of the First French Republic". A moderating influence on the Jacobins, he was guillotined by the advocates of revolutionary terror after accusations of venality and leniency to the enemies of the Revolution. ...more

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« Lançons la liberté dans l...

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Speeches of Georges Jacques...

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Discours Civiques de Danton

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La Patrie en danger

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A Letter From Danton to Mar...

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“Il nous faut de l'audace, encore de l'audace, toujours de l'audace!"

(We must dare, and dare again, and go on daring!)

[Assemblée legislative, Paris; Sept. 2, 1792]”
Georges Jacques Danton