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Maximilien Robespierre was a central figure in the French Revolution, advocating for Enlightenment ideals and leading the Reign of Terror. His influence through the Jacobin Club and his vision of a virtuous republic shaped the course of French history. However, his role in the mass executions and his establishment of the Cult of the Supreme Being led to his downfall and execution, leaving a complex legacy.
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Maximilien Robespierre was born on May 6, 1758, in Arras, France and was deeply influenced by the Enlightenment
Deputy of the Third Estate
Robespierre's political career began with his election as a deputy of the Third Estate for Arras to the Estates-General in 1789
Member of the National Constituent Assembly
He later joined the National Constituent Assembly and became an influential member of the Jacobin Club
Robespierre's rise to prominence continued with his election to the National Convention in 1792, where he was a strong advocate for the execution of King Louis XVI
Robespierre's political ideology was shaped by the Enlightenment and centered on the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity
Influenced by Enlightenment thinkers, particularly Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Robespierre believed in a republic based on virtue and the general will
As a member of the Committee of Public Safety, Robespierre became one of the architects of the Reign of Terror, a period marked by severe repression and mass executions
The Reign of Terror led to the suppression of political dissent and campaigns of de-Christianization, weakening traditional religious authority
The period saw economic turmoil and the implementation of the Law of the Maximum, which attempted to control food prices but ultimately contributed to public dissatisfaction
Robespierre's inflexible nature, policies, and growing unease with the Terror among the populace and political rivals led to his downfall
Robespierre's legacy is complex, with his contributions to the overthrow of the monarchy and establishment of a republic, but also his role in the Reign of Terror and suppression of dissent
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As a member of the ______ in ______, Robespierre supported the execution of ______ which led to the creation of the ______.
National Convention
1792
King Louis XVI
First French Republic
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Robespierre's vision for a republic
Based on virtue and general will, reflecting Rousseau's influence.
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Robespierre's belief in government's role
Should mirror people's interests, essential for true democracy.
