1. Georges Danton - Wikipedia

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    George Jacques Danton was a leading figure in the early stages of the French Revolution, in particular as the first president of the Committee of Public Safety. Danton's role in the onset of the Revolution has been disputed; many historians describe him as "the chief force in the overthrow of the French monarchy and the establishment of the First French Republic". He was guillotined by the advocates of revolutionary terror after accusations of venality and leniency toward the enemies of the Revolution.

    George Jacques Danton was a leading figure in the early stages of the French Revolution, in particular as the first president of the Committee of Public Safety. Danton's role in the onset of the Revolution has been disputed; many historians describe him as "the chief force in the overthrow of the French monarchy and the establishment of the First French Republic". He was guillotined by the advocates of revolutionary terror after accusations of venality and leniency toward the enemies of the Revolution.

    Danton was born in Arcis-sur-Aube (Champagne in northeastern France) to Jacques Danton, a respectable, but not wealthy lawyer, and Mary Camus. As a baby, he was attacked by a bull and run over by pigs, which, along with smallpox, resulted in the disfigurement and scarring of his face. He initially attended the school in Sézanne, and at the age of thirteen he left h…

    Danton was born in Arcis-sur-Aube (Champagne in northeastern France) to Jacques Danton, a respectable, but not wealthy lawyer, and Mary Camus. As a baby, he was attacked by a bull and run over by pigs, which, along with smallpox, resulted in the disfigurement and scarring of his face. He initially attended the school in Sézanne, and at the age of thirteen he left his parents' home to enter the seminary in Troyes. In 1780 he settled in Paris, where he became a clerk. In 1784 he started studying law, and in 1787 he became a member of the Conseil du Roi. He married Antoinette Gabrielle Charpentier (6 January 1760 – 10 February 1793) on 14 June 1787 at the church of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois. The couple lived in a six-room apartment in the heart of the Left Bank (near the Café Procope), and had three sons:
    • François, born in May 1788, died in infancy on 24 April 1789.
    • Antoine, born on 18 June 1790, died on 14 June 1858.
    • François Georges, born on 2 February 1792, died on 18 June 1848.

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  3. Georges Danton | French revolutionary leader | Britannica

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    Oct 22, 2020 · Georges Danton, in full Georges-Jacques Danton, (born October 26, 1759, Arcis-sur-Aube, France—died April 5, 1794, Paris), French Revolutionary leader and orator, often credited as the chief force in the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of the First French Republic (September 21, 1792).

  4. Georges Danton - New World Encyclopedia

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    Georges Jacques Danton (October 26, 1759 – April 5, 1794) was a noted orator, a leading figure in the early stages of the French Revolution, and the first President of the Committee of Public Safety.

  5. Georges Jacques Danton | Encyclopedia.com

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    • Danton's massive stature, ready wit (which did much to overcome his physical ugliness), stentorious voice, and impromptu and fiery speeches made the public accept him as its champion of liberty. Danton was a pragmatist who believed that the Revolution could only succeed if it limited its program to the possible, which meant upholding the rights of property, ending the war as quickly as possible by negotiation, and restoring order through a strong central government. Danton had ten…
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  6. Georges Danton Biography - Facts Childhood, Family & Death ...

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    Georges Danton was a French revolutionary, known as one of the key figures who initiated the French revolution to overthrow the monarchist regime in the late 18th century. Due to lack of proper historic records, his exact role in the French Revolution is disputed by historians to this day.

  7. Georges Danton | Historica Wiki | Fandom

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    Georges Danton (26 October 1759-5 April 1794) was the President of the Committee of Public Safety from 1792 to 1794 after having briefly served as Minister of Justice in 1792.

  8. Georges Danton (Politician and Revolutionary) - On This Day

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    Danton was elected to the National Convention in September 1792 and rose through its ranks and voted for the execution of Louis XVI. He became the first president of the Committee of Public Safety, set up following the abolishing of the French monarchy in …

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