Pierre Victurnien Vergniaud

French lawyer and politician

Pierre Victurnien Vergniaud - French lawyer and politician
Born

May 31st, 1753
272 years ago

Died

1793
232 years ago — 40 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

France

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A prominent figure in the early French Revolution, played a significant role in the National Assembly. Speaker of the Jacobin Club and a leading member of the Girondins, engaged in debates advocating for a constitutional government. Arrested in 1793 during the Montagnard takeover and subsequently executed by guillotine. Contributed to the development of revolutionary ideas through pamphlets and speeches.

Served as a deputy in the National Assembly

Delivered influential speeches in the Jacobin Club

Executed during the Reign of Terror

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