Maximilien Robespierre was one of the main leaders of the French Revolution. He also ruled France for a short period of time. He was elected president of the Jacobin political party. One thing that he is well known for is that he beheaded a lot of people, only to be beheaded himself. The era that he ruled in was known as the reign of terror. He constantly sent people to death of guillotine. He executed Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
He started out a member of the third estate. He advocated for more power and equality for the third estate all throughout his life. Since the third estate made up 97% of France's population, he was a very popular figure. The public supported what Robespierre advocated and this helped him eventually rule France.
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