Maximilien de Robespierre was born into a family within France during high political tension. When he was six‚ Robespierre’s mother died during the birth of her fifth child. His father was devastated. Though a successful lawyer in his town of Arras‚ France‚ Robespierre’s father was so upset about the death of his wife that his law practice started to fail‚ and in 1766‚ he left his four children with relatives. Robespierre was raised by two aunts. In 1769‚ he won for himself a scholarship to Louis-le-Grand
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Birth and Death Maximilian Marie de Robespierre was born in 1758 in Arras‚ France. He was born to his father Maximilian Robespierre and his mother Jacqueline Carrault. Then about 4 years later he had a brother named Augustin Robespierre (BBC). He was later beheaded by the guillotine in 1794 in Paris‚ France. He was 46 years old when he was beheaded. Early Life Robespierre’s mother died when he was only six and his father. His father‚ being a lawyer‚ abandoned the family soon afterward. He then
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Maximilien Robespierre Maximilien Marie Isidore de Robespierre was born in Arras on 6 May 1758‚ the son of a lawyer. He was educated in Paris and entered the same profession as his father. He was elected a deputy of the estates-general that met in May 1789. He was later chosen as president of the powerful Jacobin political party in April 1790. He became increasingly popular for his attacks on the monarchy and his encouragement of democratic reforms. In 1791 he suggested that no member of the
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FDR vs. Hitler In the movie Hitler vs. FDR by Bill Moyers expresses Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Adolf Hitler were entirely different in their state of power in their country’s‚ but they are considered to be some of the best leaders in the 19th century. They both pulled their countries out of depression. They were important to their country’s growth. Franklin Roosevelt became President of the United States in 1933‚ the nation was in the depths of the worst depression it had ever experienced
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The Best of the Worst How is evil measured? One of the most discussed topics of the century has been the contrast between the command of Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin. Both leaders have had a massive impact not only in their country’s history‚ but also in society itself. Hitler and Stalin wanted to obtain the well-being of their country and people‚ but it is their attempt to achieve this victory is what truly made history. Their tactics ranged from concentration camps to mass murders and wars
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Robespierre is known as possibly the greatest leader of the French Revolution. Stalin is known as one of Russia’s greatest leaders. There are many differences and similarities in each of their reigns as leaders. Both used economic plans and total war effort as a campaign to further there revolution. Stalin and Robespierre used their revolutions‚ however‚ through terror Stalin remained true to his revolution but Robespierre betrayed his. Stalin had an ingenious plan to help his country’s economy
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Hitler Vs. Stalin Did you know that in the early 1930’s two men gained control‚ and power among their countries? Adolf Hitler admired‚ and feared Joseph Stalin. Very ironically Stalin admired‚ and feared Hitler as well. Stalin was a communist‚ and Hitler was a fascist. Civilians from these countries were about to face disaster. A communist is defined as one who is a supporter of any type of communism. A fascist is defined as a dictatorial movement‚ and also dealing with extreme nationalism. On
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Hitler vs. Ghandi “Mussen die juen ausrotten!” Were the cries chanted by the loyal followers of Adolf Hitler. They exclaimed‚ “We must exterminate the Jews!”. Hitler led them to believe it was the solution to Germany’s problems. As a result‚ the Holocaust became one of the most atrocious events in human history. Another powerful figure was Mahatma Ghandi‚ he led humanity through peace and rightousness. Ghandi did not believe in violence; he promoted unity and love. Ghandi brought the idea
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Stalin vs. Hitler If two men were to be tagged with having the most impact‚ good or bad‚ on twentieth century Europe the names Joseph Stalin and Adolph Hitler would ring loud and clear. Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin were the most recognizable and known totalitarian leaders in Europe. They both had a great impact on the world’s history. Adolf Hitler was the Fuhrer of the III Reich and a leader of the Nazi Party. He is to blame for the break out of the II World War and for the creation of
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Lilian Yoong Zi Ying J15017268 (1) Robespierre played an important role during the French Revolution. He was a political leader who led the Reign of Terror where thousands of people were executed. Before that‚ aristocrats and clergies benefited while the people in 3rd Estate suffered. Robespierre wanted an “ideal” government that was ruled by people‚ not the king. Thus‚ he strived hard for democracy with the assistance of the Jacobins. Robespierre’s believed that freedom of rights‚ justice and equality
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