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Also Known As Lucie-Simplice-Camille-Benoist Desmoulins
Born March 2, 1760 • France
Died April 5, 1794 (aged 34) • Paris • France
Title / Office National Convention (1792-1792)
Political Affiliation Club of the Cordeliers • Indulgents • Jacobin Club • Montagnard
Role In French Revolution

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