Maximilien Robespierre (1758-1794) was a French lawyer and statesman who became one of the most influential figures of the French Revolution. Born on May 6, 1758, in Arras, France, Robespierre was educated at the College of Louis-le-Grand in Paris, where he trained as a lawyer. He was elected to the Estates-General in 1789 and quickly emerged as a prominent advocate for democratic reforms and the rights of the common people. Known for his oratory skills and unwavering dedication to his principles, Robespierre became a leading member of the Jacobin Club and played a key role in the radical phase of the Revolution.
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