Georges Danton

On October 26, 1759, Goerges Danton was born to Jacques Danton, a lawyer, and Marie-Madeleine Camus, his second wife. He was married to Antoinette Charpentier and held a law degree (1784).

As the leader of The Cordeliers Club, a renowned organization, he was able to establish the club's reputation through political clout during the French Revolution because he was kind and popular.

He was successful in overthrowing the French Monarchy and establishing the First French Republic by dominating his colleagues and making wise decisions ( Sept 21, 1792). On April 7, 1793, he was elected as the first president of the Committee of Public Safety.

Despite being hailed as a hero during the Third Republic, Goerges Danton was the subject of some controversy regarding his wealth and dishonesty, which could not be proven because of a lack of sufficient records. On April 5, 1794, he and a large number of his comrades were executed. He instructed the executioner to reveal his head to the crowd before he was killed, saying it was worth the trouble.

Lifespan: October 26, 1759 – April 5, 1794