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Why was Georges Danton appointed minister of justice after the monarchy was overthrown?
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Georges Danton
Georges Danton, portrait by Constance-Marie Charpentier; in the Musée Carnavalet, Paris.
Following the insurrection of August 10, 1792, which led to the suspension of the monarchy, Georges Danton was elected minister of justice by the Legislative Assembly.12
While his specific role in the planning of the insurrection remained obscure, Danton was widely credited with its success. Once in office, he effectively dominated his colleagues through his strength of character, his reputation as a French Revolutionary leader, and his capacity for making swift, decisive actions during a period of national crisis.21