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“One must never compromise with tyrants. One can only strike at kings through the head. Nothing can be expected from European kings except by force of arms. I vote for the death of the tyrant.”

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Georges Danton
Georges Danton

Georges Danton was a French politician and revolutionary, born on October 26, 1759, and died on April 5, 1794. He was a significant figure during the French Revolution, known for his radical revolutionary ideas and political activities. more

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