Marie-Jean Hérault de Séchelles
French judge and politician
Born
1759
266 years ago
Died
April 5th, 1794
231 years ago — 35 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Served as a judge and a politician during the French Revolution. Played a significant role in the establishment of revolutionary courts. Was elected to the National Convention where contributed to the drafting of the Constitution of 1793. Advocated for the revolutionary government until execution during the Reign of Terror.
Served as a judge in revolutionary courts
Elected member of the National Convention
Contributed to the Constitution of 1793
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