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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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Georges-Jacques Danton By: ShaeHance
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 • Elected the First Deputy Prosecutor of the Paris Commune in 1791 • 1793, Danton was elected to the Committee of Public Safety
End of His Life • Retired to his home in1794 • Guillotined later in the year
Political Views • Wanted equality • Jacobin • Rose to power with the Jacobins • Known for taking bribes • One of the first major Radical Leaders
Political Views (Continued) • Disliked Monarchy • Disagreed with Robespierre • Wanted a peaceful revolution • Helped set up Revolutionary Tribunals
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
Views on Robespierre • Tried to resist the Reign of Terror • He was feared by Robespierre • One of the First to speak out against him