Jean-Paul Marat

ModernRevolutionaryFrance1743 — 1793

Radical journalist assassinated in his bathtub.

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Quick Facts

Born

1743

Died

1793

Country

France

Era

Modern

Occupation

Revolutionary

Score Overview

Military (10%)13

Political (20%)25

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)47

Leadership (15%)30

Strategy (15%)35

Total Score38.8

Jean-Paul Marat — Complete Timeline

1789 AD

Founded the Newspaper L'Ami du PeupleCultural◆ Major

Marat began publishing L'Ami du Peuple (The Friend of the People), a radical newspaper that attacked the aristocracy and called for popular violence against enemies of the revolution. The paper became highly influential among the sans-culottes.

French RevolutionJournalismRadicalism

Impact: nationalprogressive

1792 AD

Elected to the National ConventionPolitical Action◆ Major

Marat was elected as a deputy to the National Convention, representing Paris. He became a leading voice of the Montagnards, advocating for the execution of the king and the establishment of a revolutionary dictatorship.

French RevolutionNational ConventionMontagnards

Impact: nationalprogressive

1793 AD

Voted for the Execution of Louis XVIPolitical Action◆ Major

Marat voted in favor of the immediate execution of King Louis XVI. His vote reflected his uncompromising stance against the monarchy and his belief in popular justice.

French RevolutionRegicideTerror

Impact: nationaldestructive

Assassinated by Charlotte CordayPolitical Action◆ Major

Marat was stabbed to death in his bathtub by Charlotte Corday, a Girondin sympathizer. His assassination turned him into a martyr for the Jacobins and intensified the Reign of Terror.

French RevolutionAssassinationMartyrdom

Impact: nationaltragic