Episode 2 of 3
Attack on the National Convention
- When
- 31 May – 2 June 1793
- Where
- National Convention
- Part of
- Overthrow of the Girondins
Jean-Paul Marat led the attack on Convention representatives who had voted against Louis XVI's execution and paralyzed the Convention.
Jean-Paul Marat led the attack on the representatives in the National Convention. These deputies had voted in January against the execution of King Louis XVI and had since paralyzed the Convention. The action formed part of the Journées of 31 May and 2 June 1793 that toppled the Girondins from power.
Sources
- Insurrection of 31 May – 2 June 1793 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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