
Jean-Paul Marat
1743–1793
journalismrevolutionradicalismpropaganda
Physician-turned-journalist of L'Ami du peuple. His furious paper demanded purification of enemies; he was assassinated in his medicinal bath by Charlotte Corday.
Learning paths
Story so far
- 1743personal
Birth in Neuchâtel
- 1765work
Moves to London
- 1774work
Publishes Chains of Slavery
- 1775work
Earns MD from St Andrews
- 1777work
Court physician to Comte d'Artois
- 1779–1780work
Scientific works and Academy conflict
- 1783work
Resigns court position
- 1788highlight
Turn to revolutionary politics
- 1789work
L'Ami du peuple founded
- 1792controversy
September Massacres
- 1793death
Assassination by Charlotte Corday
- 1793legacy
Revolutionary martyrdom and David's painting
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