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About Maximilien Robespierre
Maximilien Robespierre is remembered best for his contributions to and influence on the French Revolution. The French lawyer and statesman initially gained attention for his positions held in the Jacobin Club and the National Constituent Assembly, through which he advocated for the abolition of slavery and clergy celibacy and for universal manhood suffrage.
He later gained notoriety during the period (1793-1794) he served as a member of the Committee of Public Safety, in which he signed the arrests of over 542 people, with many of them later being executed under the Law of 22 Prairial.
Family Life
He was the eldest of the four offspring of Maximilien Bathelemy de Robespierre, a lawyer and his wife, Jacqueline Marguerite. His sister Charlotte became a famous writer due to the memoirs she kept of him and their other brother, Augustin.
Death
He was executed on July 28, 1794 following his arrest at the Paris town hall.
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F.A.Q. about Maximilien Robespierre
When is his birthday?
Maximilien Robespierre's birthday is on May 6, 1758.
In how many days is his birthday?
Maximilien's birthday is in 153 days
How old was Maximilien when he died?
He was 36 years old.
When did he die?
He died in July 28, 1794.
How old would he be today?
Maximilien Robespierre would be 265 years old if he was alive today.