Maximin Isnard Biography and Timeline

Legislative Assembly

Maximin Isnard took his seat in the Legislative Assembly.

Role range: 1789-1792

Legislative Assembly

Takes his seat in the Legislative Assembly

Role range: 1789-1792

Isnard Enters Legislative Politics

Isnard represented the Var and became a forceful speaker among deputies demanding firmer action against threats to the constitutional order.

Role range: 1789-1799

Rebellion of Rebels in Paris

One of the Deputies who defends Louis XVI from the mob

Role range: 1789-1792

Rebellion of Rebels in Paris

One of the Deputies who defends Louis XVI from the mob.

Role range: 1789-1792

Rebellion of Rebels in Paris

One of the Deputies who defends Louis XVI from the mob

Committee of Public Safety

Girondin leader Maximin Isnard proposes the creation of a nine-member Committee of Public Safety

Role range: 1793-1799

Committee of Public Safety

Girondin leader Maximin Isnard proposes the creation of a nine-member Committee of Public Safety.

Role range: 1793-1799

Committee of Public Safety

The Committee of Public Safety is formed based upon Isnards proposal

Role range: 1793-1799

Committee of Public Safety

The Committee of Public Safety is formed based upon Isnards proposal.

Role range: 1793-1799

Constitution of France

The Committee of Public Safety is formed based upon Isnards proposal

Role range: 1793-1799

Girondins pursue Marat prosecution: Legislative leadership asserts authority

Isnard joined deputies demanding that the Convention resist intimidation by the Commune and clubs. Their intervention intensified the struggle over who could speak for the Republic.

Role range: 1793-1799

Threat Against Paris

Isnard warns Paris that insurrection against national representation could bring severe retaliation, deepening the conflict between Girondins and the capital.

Role range: 1789-1799

Commission of Twelve challenges Commune: Paris radicals investigated

Isnard's parliamentary faction supported a commission to investigate threats against the Convention. The move infuriated the capital's militant sections and their municipal allies.

Role range: 1793-1799

Debate Over the Committee of Public Safety

Isnard took part in proposals to strengthen executive coordination, reflecting the Convention's difficulty directing war and public security through ordinary ministries.

Role range: 1789-1799

Warning Against Threats to the Convention

Isnard denounced coercion by Parisian militants and warned that attacks on national representation could produce grave consequences for the capital.

Role range: 1789-1799

Committee of Public Safety

Maximin Isnard proposed a committee of 9, the Committee of Public Safety.

Role range: 1793-1799

Committee of Public Safety

Proposes a committee of 9, the Committee of Public Safety

Role range: 1793-1799

Constitution of France

Proposes a committee of 9, the Committee of Public Safety

Role range: 1793-1799