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Biography

Name:	Maximilien François Marie Isidore de Robespierre
Birth Date:	May 6, 1758
Death Date:	July 28, 1794
Place of Birth:	Arras, France
Place of Death:	Paris, France
Nationality:	French
Gender:	Male
Occupations:	leader, political leader, lawyer

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Biography of Maximilien François Marie Isidore de Robespierre
1,313 words, approx. 4 pages

The French Revolutionary leader Maximilien François Marie Isidore de Robespierre (1758-1794) was the spokesman for the policies of the dictatorial government that ruled France during the crisis brought on by civil and foreign war. Maximilien de...

Quotations

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Maximilien Robespierre Quotes
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Maximilien François Marie Isidore de Robespierre (May 6, 1758–July 28, 1794), one of the leaders of the French Revolution. Also known as "the Incorruptible". He was an influential member of the Committee of Public Safety and was instrumental in the...

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Encyclopedia and Summary Information

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Maximilien Robespierre Information
5,266 words, approx. 18 pages

Maximilien François Marie 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. He studied at College of...

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History Today

Robespierre and the terror: Marisa Linton reviews the life and career of one of the most vilified men in history.(Maximilien Francois de Robespierre)(Biography)
08/01/2006: 3,850 words, approx. 13 pages

MAXIMILIEN ROBESPIERRE has always provoked strong feelings. For the English he is the 'sea-green incorruptible' portrayed by Carlyle, the repellent figure at the head of the Revolution, who sent thousands of people to their death under the guillotine. The French, for the most...

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The Daily Mail (London, England)

A green revolution; The incorruptibles: Robespierre and (inset) Rainsborough.
03/11/2008: 1,313 words, approx. 4 pages

Byline: Charles Legge QUESTION How did Maximilien Robespierre earn his nicknamethe 'sea-green incorruptible'? PROVINCIAL lawyer Maximilien Francois MarieIsidore de Robespierre (1758-1794) became leader of the Jacobin faction inFrance's 1792 Revolutionary National Convention. He supported the execution ofLouis XVI and the overthrow of...

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AP News

Today in history - July 27
7/27/2007: 542 words, approx. 2 pages

Today is Friday, July 27, the 208th day of 2007. There are 157 days eft in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On July 27, 1789, President Washington signed a measure establishing the Department of Foreign Affairs, forerunner of the Department of State.On this date:In 1794, French...

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