Follow Louis Antoine Saint Just through 11 dated historical records for France.
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
Saint Just became associated with the radical parliamentary wing of Jacobin politics after entering the Convention. His arguments emphasized the defense of the Republic against perceived enemies.
Role range: 1789-1792
Saint Just oversaw the republican campaign as the Austrian garrison of Charleroi surrendered. The victory freed French troops to face the approaching coalition army.
Role range: 1793-1799
Saint Just was present with the republican command as Charleroi fell. The victory gave the Convention a military success before the larger engagement at Fleurus.
Role range: 1793-1799
Saint Just and other representatives on mission accompanied the northern army during its decisive engagement. Their presence linked battlefield victory to the authority of the Convention.
Role range: 1793-1799
Saint Just and his fellow commissioners insisted that commanders sustain the attempt to cross the Sambre. Their involvement reflected the government's insistence on energetic action.
Role range: 1793-1799
Reports of victory at Fleurus reached the Convention while France remained under emergency government. Military success affected debates over the continuing need for wartime repression.
Role range: 1793-1799
The French victory at Fleurus preceded the overthrow of Robespierre by about one month. The reduced threat of invasion became part of the changing context of revolutionary politics.
Role range: 1793-1799
Saint Just helped articulate accusations against alleged revolutionary conspirators in early 1794. The suppression of Hebert's circle narrowed the political left.
Role range: 1793-1799
Saint Just's northern mission connected the siege victory to national revolutionary government. News from the front strengthened the Convention's sense that the military emergency was easing.
Role range: 1793-1799
Saint Just used his authority as a representative on mission to press generals for action and enforce republican discipline. Political oversight accompanied preparation for the campaign.
Role range: 1793-1799
Saint Just accompanied the army during the Charleroi operation and supported a determined prosecution of the siege. Political pressure reinforced the military objective.
Role range: 1793-1799
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