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Show my head to the people, it is worth seeing.

Georges Danton

Some audacity, more audacity, always audacity and the Fatherland will be saved!

Georges Danton

Everything belongs to the fatherland when the fatherland is in danger.

Georges Danton

Kings and emperors threaten us, but now you have thrown down the gauntlet to them. That gauntlet is the head of a king.

Georges Danton

Boldness, more boldness, always boldness!

Georges Danton

Thou wilt show my head to the people: it is worth showing.

To his executioner, 5 April 1794

Georges Danton

After bread, education is the first need of the people.

Georges Danton

Georges Danton

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Born: October 26, 1759

Died: April 5, 1794 (aged 34)

Bio: Georges Jacques Danton was a leading figure in the early stages of the French Revolution and the first President of the Committee of Public Safety.

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