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Facts

Born May 24, 1763 • Nevers • France
Died April 13, 1794 (aged 30) • Paris • England
Political Affiliation Club of the Cordeliers
Role In Commune of Paris • French Revolution

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Pierre-Gaspard Chaumette, engraving by F.-B. Lorieux after a portrait by F. Bonneville, 18th century.
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