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Maximilien de Robespierre

(1758–1794) Politician

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Maximilien de Robespierre was a politician.

Quick Facts About Maximilien de Robespierre

Born: May 6, 1758
Died: July 28, 1794
Profession: Politician

About Maximilien de Robespierre

[Wikidata] French revolutionary lawyer and politician (1758–1794)... | [Wikipedia] Maximilien François Marie Isidore de Robespierre was a French lawyer and statesman, widely recognised as one of the most influential figures of the French Revolution. Robespierre fervently campaigned for the voting rights of all men and their unimpeded admission to the National Guard. Additionally,

Quotes by Maximilien de Robespierre

“Is it not He whose immortal hand... has written there the death sentence of tyrants? He did not create kings to devour…

Maximilien de Robespierre

Almighty

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“To defend the oppressed against their oppressors, to plead the cause of the weak against the strong who exploit and crush them,…

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Without Support

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“Périssent les colonies si elles nous en coûtent l'honneur, la liberté. (Perish the colonies if they cost us Honor, Liberty.)”

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Colonialism

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“The revolutionary government owes to the good citizen all the protection of the nation; it owes nothing to the Enemies of the…

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Death

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“It has been said that terror is the principle of despotic government. Does your government therefore resemble despotism? Yes, as the sword…

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Freedom

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