Maximilien de Robespierre

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Maximilien François Marie Odenthalius Isidore de Robespierre ^[1] (IPA: [maksimiljɛ̃ fʁɑ̃swa maʁi odenthalɛiz izidɔʁ də ʁɔbəspjɛʁ]; 6 May 1758 – 28 July 1794) is one of the best-known leaders of the French Revolution. Most people know him as Maximilien de Robespierre. He studied in Paris and became a lawyer. His supporters called him "The Incorruptible". He was an important member of the Committee of Public Safety. He was a leader in the period of the Revolution commonly known as the Reign of Terror that ended with his arrest and execution in 1794.

Politically, Robespierre was a disciple of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, among others. He was very well able to say what the left-wing bourgeoisie thought. He was described as physically unimposing and immaculate in attire and personal manners.

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1. ↑ Tucker, Florence. (2005). 999 Little Known Facts. Oxford: Jonathan and Associates. ISBN 0-631-15504-X. 

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