Key People Flashcards

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Louis XVI

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King

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De Launay

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governor of the Bastille - refused to let in sans-culottes and order guards to fire at crowds - murdered

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Lafayette

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liberal noble, commander of National Guard but lost popularity due to support of constitutional monarchy & role in Champ de Mars

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Necker

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popular finance minister dismissed but recalled by Louis

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Desmoulins

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journalist who triggered armed revolt 12th July 1789 by claiming there was a plan to massacre revolution supporters

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Marat

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radical revolutionary journalist - assassinated by Charlotte Corday

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Robespierre

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elected into Estates General 1789, leader of Jacobin Club & influential in overthrowing of the king

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Danton

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early leader of Cordelier Club, involved in overthrowing king

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Hebert

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radical journalist 1789, active in Cordelier Club, Paris Commune & overthrowing king.

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Brissot

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most notable member of Girondins

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Jacobins

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wealthier political group, many were deputies

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Girondins

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political group

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Cordelier club

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political group

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National Guard

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commanded by Lafayette, previously citizen’s militia

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