Maximilien de Robespierre was baptised on 6 May 1758 in Arras, Artois. His father, François Maximilien Barthélémy de Robespierre, a lawyer, married Jacqueline Marguerite … Féach tuilleadh

1789–1790
Following the 5 October Women's March on Versailles and the forcible relocation of the King and Féach tuilleadh

The Declaration of Pillnitz (27 August 1791) from Austria and Prussia warned the people of France not to harm Louis XVI or these nations … Féach tuilleadh

Elections
On 2 September the 1792 French National Convention election began. Paris was organising its defence, but it was confronted with … Féach tuilleadh

The French government confronted significant internal challenges as the provincial cities rebelled against the more radical … Féach tuilleadh

During his three-year study of law at the Sorbonne, Robespierre distinguished himself academically, culminating in his graduation in July 1780, where he received a special prize of 600 livres for his exceptional academic achievements and exemplary … Féach tuilleadh

April to July 1792
When the Legislative Assembly declared war against Austria on 20 April 1792, Robespierre stated that the French people must arm themselves, whether to fight abroad or to prevent despotism at home. An isolated … Féach tuilleadh