Edmond Dubois
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Edmond Dubois
EDMOND LOUIS ALEXIS DUBOIS DE CRANCE French revolutionary statesman, president of the Convention in 1793, later minister for war. Date: 1747 - 1814
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1747 1793 1814 Alexis Convention Dubois Edmond Minister Revolutionary
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Edmond Louis Alexis Dubois-Crance: A Pivotal Figure in the French Revolution Edmond Louis Alexis Dubois-Crance (1747-1814), a towering figure in the French Revolution, is depicted in this striking portrait. Dubois-Crance was a French revolutionary statesman who rose to prominence during one of the most tumultuous periods in European history. Born in Paris in 1747, Dubois-Crance began his political career as a lawyer before being elected to the Estates-General in 1789. He quickly aligned himself with the revolutionary cause, becoming a member of the National Assembly and playing a key role in drafting the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. In 1792, Dubois-Crance was appointed to the Committee of Public Safety, a powerful body that oversaw the French war effort and domestic security. The following year, he was elected president of the Convention, the revolutionary legislative body that succeeded the National Assembly. During his tenure as president, Dubois-Crance presided over the trial and execution of King Louis XVI. After the fall of Robespierre in 1794, Dubois-Crance was appointed Minister for War, a position he held until 1796. He played a crucial role in reorganizing the French military and securing victories against European powers that had formed the First Coalition against France. Despite his contributions to the French Revolution, Dubois-Crance's political fortunes waned in the years that followed. He was arrested during the Reign of Terror and spent several years in prison before being released in 1801. Dubois-Crance died in Paris in 1814, just as the Bourbon monarchy was being restored. This portrait of Dubois-Crance captures the intensity and determination of a man who played a pivotal role in shaping the course of French history. His legacy continues to be felt today, as his contributions to the French Revolution and its aftermath helped lay the groundwork for modern democracy and the modern French state.
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