Jean-Paul Marat

Jean-Paul Marat was a French politician, journalist, and doctor who was born on May 24, 1743, to Jean Mara in Boudry, close to Neuchatel, Switzerland. He was the most prominent journalist of the French Revolution due to the publication of notorious, furious, radical, and aggressive writings that contributed to the violent phase of the Revolution.

As a result of his advocacy for the French people's fundamental human rights and his book L'Ami du Peuple, which translates to "The Friend of the People" he became a national hero (1789). A leaflet titled Offrande a la Patrie, which translates to "Offering Our Country" was also produced and claimed that the monarchy could resolve France's issues.

Later, he participated in several revolutionary events, including the September Massacres, the Women's March on Versailles, and the suspension of the monarchy. To stop the aristocracy from putting an end to the Revolution, he promoted preventive.

Marat continued his campaign after being given a sentence by the National Assembly. He proposed the abolition of monarchy between 1790 and 1791, and when Louis XVI attempted to remount the throne, he pronounced the king "unworthy to remount the throne" ( June 1791).

On July 13, 1793, a young Normandy-born admirer of Girondin stabbed him to death. Then he was hailed as a martyr for the people.

Lifespan: May 24, 1743 – July 13, 1793