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Also Known As Georges-Jacques Danton
Born October 26, 1759 • France
Died April 5, 1794 (aged 34) • Paris • France
Title / Office National Convention (1792-1794) • Legislative Assembly (1791-1792)
Founder Club of the Cordeliers
Political Affiliation Club of the Cordeliers • Indulgents • Jacobin Club
Role In Commune of Paris • French Revolution

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Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyès, engraving by J.-A. Allais, 19th century.
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