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Georges Jacques Danton ( French: [ʒɔʁʒ dɑ̃tɔ̃]; 26 October 1759 – 5 April 1794) was a leading figure in the French Revolution. A modest and unknown lawyer on the eve of the Revolution, Danton became a famous orator of the Cordeliers Club and was raised to governmental responsibilities as the French Minister of Justice following the ...
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Apr 1, 2024 · Georges Danton (born October 26, 1759, Arcis-sur-Aube, France—died April 5, 1794, Paris) was a French Revolutionary leader and orator, often credited as the chief force in the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of the First French Republic (September 21, 1792).
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Jan 17, 2023 · Georges Jacques Danton (1759-1794) was a leader of the French Revolution, who played a major role in the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of the French Republic. He took a moderate stance and opposed the Reign of Terror, leading to his downfall and execution on 5 April 1794.
- Georges Danton founded the radical Cordeliers Club, led the insurrection that ended France's monarchy, helped lead the defense of France during the...
- Georges Danton was executed by guillotine for opposing the policies of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution.
- Georges Danton's last words were spoken to his executioner: "Show my head to the people. It is well worth seeing".
Georges Danton (1759-1794) was a revolutionary, politician and orator - one of the towering figures of the French Revolution. A talented lawyer and spellbinding orator, Danton contributed to the formation of the Revolutionary Tribunals and, in early 1794, fell victim to them.
Georges Jacques Danton (October 26, 1759 – April 5, 1794) was a noted orator, 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; many historians describe him as "the chief force in the overthrow of the ...
She married Georges Jacques Danton on 14 June 1787 at the church of l'Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois à Paris. The marriage resulted in the births of four children: François Danton, born in May 1788 in Paris, died 24 April 1789 in Arcis-sur-Aube at the age of 11 months;
