Hébertist faction eliminated
The execution of Hébertist leaders removed one of Danton's political adversaries but did not protect the Indulgent group.
Role range: 1793-1799
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Georges Jacques Danton Biography and Timeline — Page 5
Follow Georges Jacques Danton through 168 dated historical records for France.
Georges Jacques Danton, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1794–1794Years on this page
1794
Imprisonment at Luxembourg
Danton and several fellow accused were held at the Luxembourg prison after their arrest and before their revolutionary trial.
Role range: 1793-1799
Indulgent network suppressed
After the April executions the Indulgent network was effectively broken, leaving its surviving sympathizers under considerable suspicion.
Role range: 1793-1799
Political aftermath of the Danton trial
The elimination of Danton removed a prominent advocate of clemency and heightened fears that no leading revolutionary was secure from prosecution.
Role range: 1793-1799
Restriction of defendants' speech
The Convention authorized exceptional measures that curtailed the Dantonists' ability to contest proceedings when their trial became disorderly.
Role range: 1793-1799
Revolutionary Tribunal hearing
Danton appeared before the Revolutionary Tribunal, where the prosecution combined political allegations with charges relating to financial misconduct.
Role range: 1793-1799
Saint-Just's accusations
Saint-Just presented the Convention with allegations against Danton and his allies, clearing the way for proceedings against them.
Role range: 1793-1799
Trial as factional turning point
The prosecution of Danton signaled that even veterans of the August uprising were exposed to the escalating factional struggle within the Republic.
Role range: 1793-1799
Records, sources and methodology
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