George Jacques Danton (1759 -1794) was a leading figure in the early stages of the French Revolution and 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 during Reign of Terror after accusations venality and leniency toward the enemies of the Revolution. .
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George Jacques Danton (1759 -1794) was a leading figure in the early stages of the French Revolution and 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 during Reign of Terror after accusations venality and leniency toward the enemies of the Revolution. .

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18th century Marie Antoinette Louis XVI French Revolution history of France French royalty France guillotine George Jacques Danton Danton French Revolution Reign of Terror Committee of public safety French statesman 1780s 1790s 18th century

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