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Louis Alexandre de La Rochefoucauld, 6th Duke of La Rochefoucauld (4 July 1743 – 4 September 1792) was a French nobleman and politician who was a major lord under the Ancien Régime. He also played a political role in 1789 early on in the French Revolution before being executed in the September Massacres .
French people executed by guillotine during the French Revolution (1 C, 146 P) Pages in category "People executed by guillotine during the French Revolution" The following 27 pages are in this category, out of 27 total.
The French Revolution (French: Révolution française [ʁevɔlysjɔ̃ fʁɑ̃sɛːz]) was a period of political and societal change in France that began with the Estates General of 1789, and ended with the coup of 18 Brumaire in November 1799 and the formation of the French Consulate.
The Louisiana Purchase (French: Vente de la Louisiane, lit. 'Sale of Louisiana') was the acquisition of the territory of Louisiana by the United States from the French First Republic in 1803.
With the enactment of the law, the number of executions greatly increased, and the period became known as "The Great Terror" (French: la Grande Terreur). Between 10 June and 27 July, another 1,366 were executed, causing fear among d'Herbois, Fouché and Tallien due to their past actions. [70]
Here's a look at why it's been more than four years since Georgia has carried out an execution. GEORGIA'S HISTORY OF EXECUTIONS After the U.S. Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty in 1976 ...
Thomas de Mahy, Marquis de Favras (26 March 1744 – 18 February 1790), was a French aristocrat and supporter of the House of Bourbon during the French Revolution.Often seen as a martyr of the Royalist cause, Favras was executed for his part in "planning against the people of France" under the Count of Provence.
A mysterious 18th century necklace made from around 500 diamonds, some of which are believed to have been taken from a piece that contributed to French Queen Marie Antoinette's demise, will go on ...