Georges Danton Birth: Arcis-sur-Aube France, October 26th, 1759 Death: April 5th, 1794 Vocation: Revolutionary, politician Allegiance: Revolutionary France Accomplishments: Development of the French republic, partly responsible for the Reign of Terror George Jacques Danton was born in northeastern France to a middle class family. After receiving his education he started his career as a lawyer in Paris, eventually becoming involved in radical political groups. Danton was involved in the storming of the Bastille in 1789, and forcing the king and his family to Paris. In 172, after a mob forced its way into the palace in Paris and forced the king and his family to seek protection in the Legislative Assembly, Danton was made minister of justice. The Legislative Assembly was replaced by the National Assembly. He found himself a part of an loose group with Marat, Robespierre, and others called the "mountain." Earlier they were able to work with other revolutionary groups like the Girondist but these groups were struggling for control. There was a war going on with Austria and the French people felt a lot of fear, anger, resentment toward the nobility, the church, and the government |
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