Comte de Mirabeau

Mirabeau was elected as a deputy of the Third Estate from Aix-en-Provence. His eloquence and radical speeches made him a leading figure in the early French Revolution, advocating for constitutional monarchy and national sovereignty.

During the Tennis Court Oath crisis, Mirabeau famously declared that the National Assembly would not disband unless forced by bayonets. This speech rallied the deputies and solidified the revolutionary spirit against royal authority.

Mirabeau secretly corresponded with King Louis XVI, offering advice on how to navigate the revolution while preserving the monarchy. This double-dealing was revealed after his death, damaging his reputation.

Mirabeau was elected President of the National Assembly in January 1791. He used this position to promote moderate reforms and a constitutional monarchy, but his health declined rapidly.

Mirabeau died in April 1791 and was given a state funeral. He was the first person buried in the Panth