1794 ⟶ Danton and Desmoulins Arrested

March 30: Danton, Camille Desmoulins and their supporters ar...
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1793
1794

⛓️ Dantonists Arrested on Robespierre's Orders

November 17: On Robespierre's orders, supporters of Danton are arrested.⟶
French RevolutionReign of TerrorRobespierreDantonFactionalismPurgesPolitical ArrestsGuillotineRadicalismLeadership

👮 Danton and Desmoulins Arrested

March 30: Danton, Camille Desmoulins and their supporters arrested.⟶
Danton and Desmoulins Arrested (1794)
French RevolutionReign of TerrorDantonDesmoulinsGuillotineFactionalismPolitical PurgesRevolutionary TribunalRobespierreLeadership

🗣️ Hébert Criticizes Danton and Robespierre at the Cordeliers Club

February 22: In a speech at the Cordeliers Club, Hébert attacks both the factions of Danton and Robespierre.⟶
Hébert Criticizes Danton and Robespierre at the Cordeliers Club (1794)
French RevolutionHébertDantonRobespierreCordeliers ClubFactionalismPolitical AttacksRadicalismReign of TerrorPolitical Intrigue

🗣️ Robespierre Calls for Destruction of Factions

March 15: Robespierre tells the Convention that "All the factions must perish from the same blow."⟶
RobespierreReign of TerrorNational ConventionFactionalismPolitical PurgesRadicalismFrench RevolutionGuillotineDeclarationJacobins

🗣️ Convention Silences Danton

April 4: The Convention decrees that anyone who insults the justice system is excluded from speaking, barring Danton from defending himself.⟶
French RevolutionReign of TerrorNational ConventionDantonPolitical PurgeJustice SystemFreedom of SpeechRevolutionary TribunalRobespierre

🔪 Danton and Desmoulins Executed by the Revolutionary Tribunal

April 5: Danton and Desmoulins are convicted and guillotined the same day.⟶
French RevolutionReign of TerrorGuillotinePolitical PurgeDantonDesmoulinsRevolutionary TribunalExecutionAtrocity