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Paul François Jean Nicolas, Vicomte de Barras ( French: [bara:s]; 30 June 1755 – 29 January 1829), commonly known as Paul Barras, was a French politician of the French Revolution, and the main executive leader of the Directory regime of 1795–1799.
Nov 22, 2023 · Paul Barras' position during the French Revolution and beyond was in many ways secured by his close relationship with Napoleon Bonaparte, with Barras exerting a profound effect on the future emperor's life.
Paul-François-Jean-Nicolas, vicomte de Barras (born June 30, 1755, Fox-Amphoux, France—died January 29, 1829, Chaillot) was one of the most powerful members of the Directory during the French Revolution.
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Paul François Jean Nicolas, Vicomte de Barras, commonly known as Paul Barras, was a French politician of the French Revolution, and the main executive leader of the Directory regime of 1795–1799.
Jan 25, 2023 · Paul Barras, one of the five Directors, had learned about the plot from his informants early on, yet decided to let events play out; Barras, a shrewd politician, was happy to keep a leftwing threat to check the growing influence of royalism. One of Barras' colleagues, however, was not content with leaving things be.
