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Born in Switzerland · Nationality French — French Revolution / press / political violence / medicine
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “1793–1795: Posthumous elevation to Jacobin martyr, followed by Thermidorian reaction and removal from Panthéon” and “1792–1793: Political war against Girondins and repeated accusations of treason”.
Profile No. 2150 · Updated on 12 October 2026
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1793–1795
After his assassination by Charlotte Corday, Marat was elevated to the status of a revolutionary martyr, interred in the Panthéon, portrayed by David and celebrated through a civic cult. After Thermidor, this memory was abruptly reversed and his remains removed from the Panthéon.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
1792–1793
Elected to the Convention, Marat made the Girondins his principal opponents and accused them of federalism, corruption and seeking to destroy Paris.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
1793-04
The Convention, temporarily dominated by the Girondins, referred Marat to the Revolutionary Tribunal over writings considered seditious and violent. He defended himself and was acquitted on 24 April, then carried in triumph.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
1793-05–1793-06
Marat encouraged the sections and sans-culottes to act against Girondin leaders; armed pressure on the Convention resulted in the arrest of dozens of deputies.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
1789–1792
Marat's newspaper repeatedly denounced named individuals and called for traitors, officials and counter-revolutionaries to be punished or killed, contributing to his reputation for inciting violence.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
1791–1792
Marat repeatedly advocated the idea that a dictator or tribune with extraordinary powers might be necessary to neutralise the Revolution's enemies.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
1792-08–1792-09
Before the prison massacres, Marat publicly denounced numerous suspects and supported the need to eliminate internal conspirators.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
September 1792
After the massacres, Marat largely justified them as the people's response to the threat posed by conspirators and enemies held in custody.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
1790
His attacks on the authorities led to warrants, searches and periods in hiding; Marat temporarily took refuge in London.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
années 1770–1780
Before the Revolution, Marat sought scientific recognition for his experimental work but came into conflict with scholars at the Academy, whom he accused of conspiracy and professional exclusivity.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
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