Episode 2 of 4
Execution of the Tribunal's Former Leadership
- When
- 16 December 1794 – 7 May 1795
- Where
- City not stated in the passages; convictions and executions occurred under the Convention's authority
In December 1794 and May 1795 the Convention executed Carrier, Herman, Fouquier-Tinville, and former judges and jurors of the Tribunal.
On 16 December 1794 (26 Frimaire Year III) Jean-Baptiste Carrier was sentenced to death and executed. On 6 May 1795 (17 Floreal Year III) former Tribunal president Martial Herman, former chief prosecutor Fouquier-Tinville, three former judges, and six former jury members were convicted; they were guillotined the following day. This elimination of Tribunal personnel preceded the court's final discontinuation.
Sources
- Revolutionary Tribunal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-22
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