Historical Events tagged with "reign_of_terror"
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Antoine Lavoisier Executed During Reign of Terror
Antoine Lavoisier, a prominent French chemist and tax collector, was tried and executed in a single day amidst the political chaos of the Reign of Terror in Paris. Lavoisier, known for his groundbreaking work in chemistry, was arrested primarily for his role in the Ferme générale, a tax collection agency that became a target for revolutionary sentiment. His trial was swift, lasting no more than a few hours, and his execution by guillotine was a shocking event, illustrating the extreme measures of the revolutionary government against perceived enemies.
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