Maximilien+Robespierre

Maximilien Robespierre was born in 1758, he was definitely not born into money, but he was able to follow his father’s footsteps and study law through a scholarship. Along with opening a very successful practice, and earning himself a respectable reputation, his interest in social justice also grew. During the Early Revolution Robespierre often spoke of equality and civil liberty his speeches were mostly influenced by Rousseau’s ideas of democracy. But because his attitude was often hostile towards other especially authority he wasn’t not very popular among citizens. However, he found popularity at the Paris Jacobin Club, it was a group of admirers that looked up to him not only for his reasonable political views but also the morals he stood by ,this ultimately earned him the nickname “the Incorruptible”. Although he lacked personality that makes a political figures well liked, he made up for it using his talents and skills in writing to win the crowd over.
 * __Early Life__**

After he was elected to the Third Estate, he was quickly noticed through his powerful speeches. His ideas were opposed by many and he was not let into the committees and the presidency of the National Assembly. In April of 1790, he was the head of the Jacobins and completely devoted himself to his job at the National Assembly. He was a strong supporter of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen because of the strong Enlightenment ideas it contained. He wanted freedom, for everyone to be let into the national guard, public offices and the army, rights to vote for everyone, as well as the right to petition. He did not agree with power abuse, royal veto, and discrimination. After Louis XVI attempted to flee the country, he quickly got the constitution passed and due to fears that he and other revolutionaries were getting out of hand, martial law was enacted and the national guard shot many from the group demanding resignation of the king. After this happened, he managed to keep the Jacobins together and when the National Assembly was ended, a new Legislative Assembly was formed and he spoke only at Jacobin clubs. He was against a war that many wanted to use to further the revolution. Soon, he was elected to the National Convention where he called for the execution of the king. To try and fix the wreck the country was now in, the Committee of Public Safety was created and Robespierre gladly joined. He imposed prices on food and strict rules enforced by secret police, making life even harsher than with the king. The Reign of Terror began, a time when many people were executed constantly due to fears of unrest. Eventually his rule was opposed by his very own Committee of Public Safety and was labeled an outlaw.
 * __His Role in the French Revolution and Rule__**

Robespierre was ordered to be arrested, and to avoid arrest, Robespierre tried to kill himself with a pistol at the Hotel De Ville. Robespierre however shot himself in the jaw instead. He died by guillotine the next day, on July 27th, 1794.
 * __Death of Robespierre__**



Robespierre has influenced history with his legacy of the French Revolution, inspiring many other revolutionaries. His reign of terror and influence on the Radical Jacobins have made him very famous in history, showing many others the consequences of revolution. He even managed to create a new religion, and while short lived many citizens of France believed in it. Robespierre was one of the most important figures in the French Revolution, and while he has only one memorial in Paris, he has shaped their modern society immensely through his actions. He is the one of the most well known revolutionaries throughout history and has influenced many people and things throughout his life.
 * __Robespierre’s Influence__**

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