Georges Danton had his moderating influence on the Jacobins. He was accused of venality and leniency to the enemies of the French Revolution, and consequently he was guillotined by the advocates of revolutionary terror.
For all that, Danton’s role in the making of the first French Republic is memorable and he has made his highly emphatic place in the French history.
Famous Social Reformers & Revolutionaries 7: Georges Danton
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Introduction
Early Years and French Revolution
Danton’s Rise
Eventual Fall of the Girondists
Dalton Speeches at the National Convention
The Reign of Terror
Controversies and Accusations
Danton’s Arrest, Trial, and Execution
Some Character Disputes
Fictionalized Accounts