Maximilien Robespierre

Maximilien Robespierre was the leader of revolutionary France. For his idea of the revolution, all enemies, even those with the smallest disapproval of the new France needed to be executed. During the "Great Terror," Robespierre sent over seventeen thousand people who opposed France's views to the guillotine to establish complete leadership and eliminate any dissent. He easily wiped out leaders of parties that remained loyal to the monarchy. Robespierre was extremely popular because he reflected the views of the French people who wanted freedom from their enemies at any cost. This can be shown by the public's unanimous accusation of Louis XVI and their readiness in sending even him to the guillotine to destroy remnants of their his oppressive history. However, as the threat of invasion from other countries or rebellion dwindled, Robespierre continued executions in the same matter, continuing to restrict the freedom of the people in a similar manner as that of the previous government. Robespierre was overthrown, and he, himself, was forced to the guillotine. (Other Source)