Jean-Paul Marat (Jean Paul Marat)

Jean-Paul Marat (1743-1793) - politician, one of the leaders of the Jacobins. By profession a physician and journalist. Before the Revolution, has written several books and pamphlets on social and natural science questions. Since September 12, 1789. on the day of the death of Marat published the newspaper "L'Ami du peuple", represented the interests of the poor of Paris. In this paper, Marat played with sharp criticism of the Constituent Assembly and Paris, for which he has repeatedly been subjected to harassment. His several times to prosecute, the newspaper closed, the printing house, in which it was printed, crushed.

But Marat stubbornly continued his work. For nearly two years he had to conduct clandestine way of life, twice temporarily emigrate to England. After the revolution of August 10, Marat headed struggle with the Jacobins, the Girondins and enjoyed great influence on the affairs of the Commune (Paris municipality), everywhere defending the interests of the poor. Elected deputy of the Convention of Paris. Activities of Marat, as a member of the Supervisory Council of the Commune, the head of the Montagnards in the Convention and publisher of "other nations", landed him in furious attacks of the propertied classes. April 14, 1793, Mr.. He on the insistence of the Girondins was prosecuted for the campaign, calling for the dissolution of the Convention, the pillage and murder. Under pressure from the poor of Paris the Revolutionary Tribunal on April 24 acquitted him, and Marat was triumphantly brought back to the Convent. Together with Robespierre directed the preparations for the insurrection May 31 - June 2, 1793, taking power from the Girondins. Killed by Charlotte Corday July 13, 1793