Fouche, Joseph (Joseph Fouche)

Joseph Fouche (1759-1820) in his youth received a spiritual education, taught in various schools of mathematics and philosophy. In 1792, Mr.. was elected to the Convention on the Lower Loire Department. Joined the Montagnards, voted for the execution of Louis XVI. In September-October 1793, Mr.. actively pursued dechristianization in unbelief, in November, along with Collot Herbois carried out mass terror in Lyon. Active participant 9 Thermidor coup. Minister of Police under the Directory, Napoleon and Louis XVIII. From 1809, Mr.. - Duke Otrantsky. He died in exile.