About
Louis Antoine de Saint-Just (1767-1794) was a major figure of the French Revolution. Elected to the National Convention in 1792, he became one of the most influential members of the Committee of Public Safety, close to Robespierre. He participated in the Republic's military campaigns and contributed to the victory at Fleurus. He was one of the main authors of the Constitution of 1793 and the Ventôse Decrees. Arrested during the fall of Robespierre, he was guillotined in Paris in 1794.
* 1767-08-25 — † 1794-07-28
Major works
- Organt (1789)satirical epic poem
- Constitution de 1793 (1793)constitution
- Fragments sur les institutions républicaines (1831)posthumous essay
Key milestones
- 1792Elected deputy to the National Convention, becoming its youngest member.
- 1793Joined the Committee of Public Safety and became close to Robespierre.
- 1794Guillotined in Paris on July 28, alongside Robespierre.
Themes
RevolutionTerrorRepublicJusticeLiberty
Sources: britannica.com · h-france.net