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“Formerly, when a king died at Versailles the reign of his successor was immediately announced by the cry: "The king is dead, long live the king", in order to make it understood that despotism is immortal! Now an entire people, moved by a sublime instinct, cried: Long live the Republic! to teach the universe that tyranny died with the tyrant.”

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Maximilien Robespierre
Maximilien Robespierre

Maximilien Robespierre was a French lawyer and revolutionary politician who played a significant role in the French Revolution. He is best known for his leadership of the Committee of Public Safety, which was responsible for the Reign of Terror. more

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