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Georges Danton, French Revolutionary leader and orator, often credited as the chief force in the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of the First French Republic (September 21, 1792). He later became the first president of the Committee of Public Safety, but his increasing moderation

Table of Contents Georges Danton - French Revolution, Trial, Execution: Before the Revolutionary tribunal, Danton boldly spoke his mind. To silence him, the Convention decreed that a suspect on trial who insulted national justice be excluded from the debate. “I will no longer defend myself,” Danton cried.

The French statesman Georges Jacques Danton (1759-1794) was a leader during the French Revolution. Called the "orator of the streets," he was the most prominent early defender of popular liberties and the republican spirit. Born in Arcis-sur-Aube in Champagne on Oct. 26, 1759, Georges Jacques Danton was the son of a lawyer and minor court official.

Georges Danton (1759-1794) was one of the towering figures of the French Revolution. Born near Troyes, Danton’s father was a local prosecutor but a generation further back his family had been peasants. Danton’s parents wanted him to enter the priesthood but he chose to follow his father into law.

Georges Danton - Revolutionary, Committee of Public Safety: On April 7, 1793, Danton became a member of the first Committee of Public Safety, which, created the previous day, became the executive organ of the Revolutionary government.

Georges Jacques Danton (1759-1794) was a French lawyer who became a prominent leader of the French Revolution (1789-1799). Danton played a major role in the overthrow of the French monarchy and the subsequent establishment of the First French Republic.

Georges Jacques Danton (October 26, 1759 – April 5, 1794) was a noted orator, a leading figure in the early stages of the French Revolution, and the first President of the Committee of Public Safety.

Georges-Jacques Danton was born on Oct. 26, 1759, in Arcis-sur-Aube, France. His father was an attorney. The boy was a gifted speaker, and he went to Paris in 1780 to study law. He rose swiftly in his profession and by 1787 was able to buy a position as advocate of the Royal Council. As the people of France began to be more and more unhappy ...