Biography
Robespierre became the public face of the Committee of Public Safety. The monarchy fell and a republic was declared. He was executed in July 1794. The revolution abolished feudal privileges and spread the language of citizens’ rights.
Europe · 1770–1800
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Primary revolution
Maximilien Robespierre
French Revolution
Jacobin leader during the most radical years of the French Revolution and the First Republic.
Life
1758–1794
1758–1794
Place
Paris, France
Paris, France
Years
1789–1799
1789–1799
Map
48.8566, 2.3522
48.8566, 2.3522
Revolution
Theme. Republicanism · Liberty · End of monarchy
Key figures. Georges Danton, Jean-Paul Marat
Outcome. End of absolute monarchy in France and the rise of a republic.
Casualties. The Terror executed thousands. The revolutionary wars killed many more.
Influence. Defined modern ideas of the nation, citizenship, and revolution.