Marie-Jean Hérault de Séchelles
French judge and politician (1759-1794)
Marie-Jean Hérault de Séchelles 20 September 1759 – 5 April 1794) was a French judge, freemason and politician who took part in the French Revolution.and presidents of the National Convention.
Marie-Jean Hérault de Séchelles | |
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4th and 24th President of the National Convention | |
In office 8 August 1793 – 22 August 1793 | |
Preceded by | Georges Danton |
Succeeded by | Maximilien Robespierre |
In office 1 November 1792 – 15 November 1792 | |
Preceded by | Élie Guadet |
Succeeded by | Henri Grégoire |
Personal details | |
Born | Paris, Kingdom of France | 20 September 1759
Died | 5 April 1794 Paris, First French Republic | (aged 34)
Cause of death | Execution by guillotine |
Political party | The Mountain |