Marie-Jean Hérault de Séchelles
French judge and politician (1759–1794) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Marie-Jean Hérault de Séchelles (French pronunciation: [maʁi ʒɑ̃ eʁo də seʃɛl], 20 September 1759 – 5 April 1794) was a French judge, freemason and politician who took part in the French Revolution.
Quick Facts 4th and 24th President of the National Convention, Preceded by ...
Marie-Jean Hérault de Séchelles | |
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4th and 24th President of the National Convention | |
In office 8 August 1793 – 22 August 1793 | |
Preceded by | Georges Danton |
Succeeded by | Maximilien Robespierre |
In office 1 November 1792 – 15 November 1792 | |
Preceded by | Élie Guadet |
Succeeded by | Henri Grégoire |
Personal details | |
Born | (1759-09-20)20 September 1759 Paris, Kingdom of France |
Died | 5 April 1794(1794-04-05) (aged 34) Paris, First French Republic |
Cause of death | Execution by guillotine |
Political party | The Mountain |
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