Georges Couthon / Duereux
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Georges Couthon / Duereux
GEORGES COUTHON ruthless French revolutionary, loyal supporter of Robespierre whom he eventually accompanied to the guillotine. Date: 1755 - 1794
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1755 1794 Accompanied Eventually Georges Guillotine Loyal Revolutionary Robespierre Ruthless Supporter Couthon
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Georges Couthon, also known as Georges Duereux, was a prominent French Revolutionary figure born in 1755. Known for his unwavering loyalty to Maximilien Robespierre, Couthon rose through the ranks of the Revolutionary government, serving as a member of the Committee of Public Safety and the infamous Committee of Five. Couthon's ruthless dedication to the Revolution earned him a place in the inner circle of power during the Reign of Terror. He was instrumental in the implementation of the Revolution's most extreme measures, including the use of the guillotine to execute thousands of perceived enemies of the Revolution. Despite his controversial role in the Revolution, Couthon was a complex figure. He was a devout Catholic who believed in the Revolution's ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. However, his commitment to these principles led him to support the use of violence and repression against those who opposed the Revolution. Couthon's loyalty to Robespierre remained steadfast until the end. When Robespierre was overthrown in a coup d'état in July 1794, Couthon was among the last to stand by his side. He was arrested and brought to trial before the newly established Revolutionary Tribunal. On July 28, 1794, Couthon was sentenced to death for his role in the Reign of Terror. He met his end at the guillotine, following in the footsteps of his former comrade Robespierre, who had been executed just days before. This photograph captures the image of Georges Couthon, a man who dedicated his life to the French Revolution and paid the ultimate price for his beliefs. His legacy remains a complex one, as he is remembered both as a ruthless revolutionary and a devoted servant of the Revolution's ideals. The date on the photograph is not provided, but it is known that Couthon was born in 1755 and died in 1794.
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