Younger Robespierre Seeks Refuge at City Hall
Augustin Robespierre joined supporters gathered at city hall during the Thermidorian confrontation. His fate became linked to the collapse of the Commune's attempted resistance.
Role range: 1793-1799
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Augustin Bon Joseph Robespierre Biography and Timeline
Follow Augustin Bon Joseph Robespierre through 7 dated historical records for France.
Augustin Bon Joseph Robespierre, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1794
Augustin shares his brother's fate - Public response
Augustin Bon Joseph Robespierre figured in events surrounding augustin shares his brother's fate at Paris. His request publicly identified him with the faction against which the Convention had turned. The episode altered the political climate in Paris as former supporters of the Terror confronted a hostile new majority.
Role range: 1793-1799
Augustin shares his brother's fate
Augustin Robespierre asked to be arrested alongside his elder brother Maximilien. His request publicly identified him with the faction against which the Convention had turned.
Role range: 1793-1799
Thermidor Crisis
Augustin Robespierre demands to share the fate of his brother and is arrested
Role range: 1789-1799
Thermidor Crisis
Augustin Robespierre demands to share the fate of his brother and is arrested.
Role range: 1789-1799
Capture
Augustin Robespierre is injured after trying to escape from the Hotel de Ville
Role range: 1789-1799
Capture
Augustin Robespierre is injured after trying to escape from the Hotel de Ville.
Role range: 1789-1799
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