Georges Jacques Danton

Georges Jacques Danton

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Biography

Georges Jacques Danton was a French politician and one of the leading figures of the French Revolution. A relatively obscure lawyer before the Revolution, he became a prominent orator of the Cordeliers Club and, following the overthrow of the monarchy on 10 August 1792, was appointed Minister of Justice.

"We must dare and dare again and go on daring."

Georges Jacques Danton

"At last I perceive that in revolutions the supreme power rests with the most abandoned."

Georges Jacques Danton

"Audacity more audacity always audacity."

Georges Jacques Danton

"Audacity more audacity always audacity."

Georges Jacques Danton

"We must dare and dare again and go on daring."

Georges Jacques Danton

"At last I perceive that in revolutions the supreme power finally rests with the most abandoned."

Georges Jacques Danton