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Georges Danton — Tribune of the Revolution, guillotined in Germinal Year II, 1759–1794
The Revolution’s popular tribune, he was eliminated by Robespierre and guillotined in April 1794 — “Show my head to the people; it is worth seeing.” (Editorial synthesis)
Recorded office of Georges Danton: Committee of Public Safety (in 1793). (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Georges Danton was born on 26 October 1759. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Georges Danton was born in Arcis-sur-Aube. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Georges Danton died on 5 April 1794. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Georges Danton died in Paris. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Georges Danton died of his execution by guillotine. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
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