Attended the college of the Oratoriansat Arras to study law, and was awarded a scholarship.
Robespierre actively participated and spoke more than 500 times during the life of the national assembly, from May 1789-June 1791. He spoke about key issues such as the Rights of Man and the role of the monarchy.
He was elected secretary of the National Assembly on June 19th. In April, he became president of of the Jacobin Club, a political club which promoted the ideas of the French Revolution.
Opposes the war with austria, arguing that it would be harmful towards the revolution, since it would use up valuable resources and strengthen opposition.
Robespierre supported for the execution of Louis XIV
The reign of terror started. Robespierre helped execute thousands of enemies during the revolution
Elected to the committee of public safety, which becomes the main government of France during the Reign of Terror
Attempted to win back the public's support by reappearing at the committee of public safety at the national convention, which turned out to be his last speech. The majority of the people there turned against him.
Robespierre and his allies were criticized and accused of wrongdoing in front of the national convention. The main accusations against them were tyranny and dictatorship. People thought Robespierre would be too powerful.
