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Robespierre, Maximilien
     
Robespierre, Maximilien
(1758-94) one of the leaders of the French Revolution, famous for starting the reign of terror (1793-1794) during which thousands of people were executed because they were believed to be enemies of the Revolution. He was later removed from power and killed by the guillotine.
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