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Jean-Paul Marat

Jean-Paul Marat

1743–1793

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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.

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  1. 1743personal

    Birth in Neuchâtel

  2. 1765work

    Moves to London

  3. 1774work

    Publishes Chains of Slavery

  4. 1775work

    Earns MD from St Andrews

  5. 1777work

    Court physician to Comte d'Artois

  6. 1779–1780work

    Scientific works and Academy conflict

  7. 1783work

    Resigns court position

  8. 1788highlight

    Turn to revolutionary politics

  9. 1789work

    L'Ami du peuple founded

  10. 1792controversy

    September Massacres

  11. 1793death

    Assassination by Charlotte Corday

  12. 1793legacy

    Revolutionary martyrdom and David's painting

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