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Joseph FouchĂ©, duc d’Otrante: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born May 21, 1759? ‱ France
Died December 25, 1820 ‱ Trieste ‱ Italy
Political Affiliation Girondin ‱ Jacobin Club ‱ Montagnard
Role In French Revolution

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Fouché, engraving, 19th century
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