Guard command drawn into Thermidor crisis
Hanriot attempted to rally armed support for Robespierre when the Convention turned against him. The response of National Guard units was divided and insufficient to reverse the deputies' action.
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Hanriot rallies the Commune
Hanriot attempted to mobilize the Paris National Guard in support of Robespierre after the arrest decrees. The effort could not secure a decisive armed majority against the Convention.
Hanriot rallies the Commune - Longer-term significance
Francois Hanriot figured in events surrounding hanriot rallies the commune at Paris. The effort could not secure a decisive armed majority against the Convention. It formed part of the unsettled transition that eventually produced the Constitution of Year III and the Directory.
Hanriot Receives Orders during Thermidor Crisis
When the Convention moved against Robespierre, Hanriot attempted to mobilize his guards in opposition. His order faced uncertain obedience from units with divided political loyalties.
Hanriot tries to free detained Jacobins
During the Thermidorian struggle Hanriot sought to mobilize force against the Convention's arrests. His efforts failed to sustain an effective coalition of armed sections.
Interrupted Convention report
Saint-Just tried to deliver a report during the sitting of 9 Thermidor but opponents interrupted him. His inability to complete the address deprived Robespierre's allies of a planned defense.
Interrupted Convention report - Public response
Louis Antoine Saint-Just figured in events surrounding interrupted convention report at Paris. His inability to complete the address deprived Robespierre's allies of a planned defense. The episode altered the political climate in Paris as former supporters of the Terror confronted a hostile new majority.
Jacobin Club
The Jacobin Club is closed after the execution of Robespierre and other members on 9 Thermidor of the year II (27 July 1794)
Mayor Defends Arrested Robespierrist Leaders
Fleuriot Lescot used his authority as mayor to encourage resistance to the Convention's arrest decrees. City hall became a rallying point for supporters of Robespierre.
Motion to Arrest Robespierre
Louchet moves that Robespierre be arrested, turning the Convention's confrontation with the Robespierrists into a decisive political overthrow.
National Guard Commander Attempts Emergency Rescue
Hanriot attempted to assemble armed supporters for the detained Robespierrist leaders. Conflicting orders and weak attendance prevented an effective defense of the municipal center.
President of France
Appointed Committee of Public Safety
Robespierre ordered arrested
The Convention decreed Robespierre's arrest together with key political allies. The decision transformed a struggle of speeches into a contest between the legislature and municipal militants.
Robespierre ordered arrested - Political consequence
Maximilien Robespierre figured in events surrounding robespierre ordered arrested at Paris. The decision transformed a struggle of speeches into a contest between the legislature and municipal militants. It exposed divisions among revolutionary deputies over who should control punishment, representation and public order.
Tallien challenges Robespierre
Tallien helped lead the confrontation in the National Convention against Robespierre on 9 Thermidor. His intervention emboldened members who wanted to arrest the leading Robespierrists.
Tallien challenges Robespierre - Balance of power
Jean-Lambert Tallien figured in events surrounding tallien challenges robespierre at Paris. His intervention emboldened members who wanted to arrest the leading Robespierrists. Its importance lay in the transfer of effective authority away from the political networks that had dominated during the Terror.
Thermidor
The Jacobin Club is closed after the execution of Robespierre and other members on 9 Thermidor of the year II (27 July 1794)
Thermidor
Robespierre is denounced in the Convention on 9 Thermidor and the Jacobin political system begins to collapse
Thermidor
Robespierre is denounced in the Convention on 9 Thermidor and the Jacobin political system begins to collapse.
Thermidor Crisis
Amar aligns with opponents of Robespierre as the Convention turns against the Jacobin leadership
Thermidor Crisis
Amar aligns with opponents of Robespierre as the Convention turns against the Jacobin leadership.
Thermidor Crisis
Barere accepts the turn against Robespierre and supports emergency measures by the Convention
Thermidor Crisis
Barere accepts the turn against Robespierre and supports emergency measures by the Convention.
Thermidor Crisis
Barras is given command of Convention forces against the Paris Commune
Thermidor Crisis
Barras is given command of Convention forces against the Paris Commune.
Thermidor Crisis
Billaud-Varenne denounces Robespierre and joins the deputies demanding his arrest
Thermidor Crisis
Billaud-Varenne denounces Robespierre and joins the deputies demanding his arrest.
Thermidor Crisis
Carnot stands with members of the government who reject Robespierres domination
Thermidor Crisis
Carnot stands with members of the government who reject Robespierres domination.
Thermidor Crisis
Collot dHerbois presides during the stormy Convention session against Robespierre
Thermidor Crisis
Collot dHerbois presides during the stormy Convention session against Robespierre.
Thermidor Crisis
Couthon is arrested with Robespierre and other leading Robespierrists
Thermidor Crisis
Couthon is arrested with Robespierre and other leading Robespierrists.
Thermidor Crisis
Dumas supports the Commune resistance and is later seized with the Robespierrists
Thermidor Crisis
Dumas supports the Commune resistance and is later seized with the Robespierrists.
Thermidor Crisis
Fleuriot-Lescot uses the Paris Commune to support Robespierre after the arrest order
Thermidor Crisis
Fleuriot-Lescot uses the Paris Commune to support Robespierre after the arrest order.
Thermidor Crisis
Freron supports the Convention attack on the Robespierrists
Thermidor Crisis
Freron supports the Convention attack on the Robespierrists.
Thermidor Crisis
Hanriot attempts to mobilise armed support for Robespierre in Paris
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