Honoré Gabriel Riqueti

To end the list of most important leaders of the French Revolution is Honoré Gabriel Riqueti. Due to numerous scandalous relationships and gambling debts, Comte de Mirabeau's reputation was in ruins before the French Revolution. However, throughout the Revolution, he was well-liked by the populace due to his aptitude for work and depth of knowledge. He recognized, among other things, that a strong government must be in line with the preferences of the majority of the populace. Founded in 1789 by anti-royalists, the Jacobin Group was the most significant political club during the French Revolution. Mirabeau, a consummate orator who rose to prominence in the Jacobin Club during the early years of the Revolution, was even chosen to serve as its president in December 1790.

His health deteriorated the following year, and on April 2 he passed away in Paris. Honoré Gabriel Riqueti was revered as one of the founding fathers of the Revolution at the time of his passing. Later on, it was discovered that Mirabeau had been working undercover for King Louis XVI for 6,000 liters per month. His reputation in France was ruined as a result. His body was taken from the Pantheon, encased in lead, and buried in a common graveyard.

Lifespan: March 9, 1749 – April 2, 1791