Bertrand Barere Biography

Bertrand Barere was elected to the Estates General as a Third Estate deputy for Bigorre.

Barere published the Point du Jour to report and interpret the proceedings of the revolutionary assemblies.

Barere supports freedom of the press during the constitutional debates that precede adoption of the Declaration of Rights.

Barere supported freedom of the press during early constitutional debates in the National Assembly.

Article 11 protects speaking, writing and printing while allowing legal responsibility for abuses of that liberty.

Barere was elected to the National Convention and generally aligned with the Plain before joining emergency government.

The Convention placed Barere in the presidential chair as proceedings against Louis XVI moved toward formal trial.

As Convention president, Barere presided during proceedings in which Louis XVI was questioned by the deputies.

The Law of Suspects expands arrests of those considered enemies of the Revolution during Jacobin rule

The Law of Suspects expands arrests of those considered enemies of the Revolution during Jacobin rule.

Barere accepts the turn against Robespierre and supports emergency measures by the Convention

Barere accepts the turn against Robespierre and supports emergency measures by the Convention.

The Convention redistributes executive power among committees to prevent another concentration of authority

The Convention redistributes executive power among committees to prevent another concentration of authority.