Title: Execution of Robespierre | French Revolution Timeline
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Execution of Robespierre
July 28, 1794- Execution of Robespierre
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Content: At this point people were just tired of the “Terror”. The People of France turned against Robespierre because of the Festival of the Supreme Being, they were tired of the killing and they were worried they would be next. The Legislative Assembly decided to execute all the leaders of the Reign of Terror starting with Robespierre. Robespierre tried to kill himself before they could executed him, he only shot himself in the jaw. On July 28, 1794 Robespierre was executed. The death of Robespierre signified that the Reign of Terror was over. It marked the end of the Reign of Terror in Paris during which nearly 17000 people guillotined. Also it is a revival do the equality and justice within the French Revolution. The Reign of Terror did not reflect well on Fraternity and Liberty. Also the Committee of Public Safety lost their authority.