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By: Shae Hance

Georges-Jacques Danton. By: Shae Hance. Childhood. Danton was born on October 26, 1759 He was educated by the Oratorians in 1772 Moved to Paris in 1780. Mid-life. Married Gabrielle Charpenter in 1787 Became President of the Cordelier Club in 1789

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By: Shae Hance

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  1. Georges-Jacques Danton By: ShaeHance

  2. Childhood • Danton was born on October 26, 1759 • He was educated by the Oratorians in 1772 • Moved to Paris in 1780

  3. Mid-life • Married Gabrielle Charpenter in 1787 • Became President of the Cordelier Club in 1789 • Elected the First Deputy Prosecutor of the Paris Commune in 1791 • 1793, Danton was elected to the Committee of Public Safety

  4. End of His Life • Retired to his home in1794 • Guillotined later in the year

  5. Political Views • Wanted equality • Jacobin • Rose to power with the Jacobins • Known for taking bribes • One of the first major Radical Leaders

  6. Political Views (Continued) • Disliked Monarchy • Disagreed with Robespierre • Wanted a peaceful revolution • Helped set up Revolutionary Tribunals

  7. Role in the Revolution • Played major role in overthrowing the Monarchy • Warned people of soldiers coming to Paris • Convinced people to bring the King to Paris so he could be watched

  8. Views on Robespierre • Tried to resist the Reign of Terror • He was feared by Robespierre • One of the First to speak out against him

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