Jean-Paul Marat

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1. When was Jean-Paul Marat born?May 24, 1743
2. When did Jean-Paul Marat die?July 13, 1793 (age 50)
3. Where was Jean-Paul Marat born?Sedini, Republic of Geneva (now Switzerland)
4. What is the career?Physician, scientist, journalist, and revolutionary politician
5. What is the related topics?French Revolution, Jacobins, Sans-culottes, Reign of Terror, Jacques-Louis David
6. What was Jean‑Paul Marat's job before he became a revolutionary writer?He was a doctor and scientist, studying medicine, physics, and biology.

French Revolution: A period of profound social and political upheaval in France (1789-1799) that led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic.
Sans-culottes: The radical common people of the lower classes in late 18th-century France, who played a significant role in the revolution.
L'Ami du peuple: A radical newspaper founded and edited by Jean-Paul Marat, serving as a powerful voice for revolutionary sentiment.
Reign of Terror: A period of intense violence and mass executions during the French Revolution, overseen by revolutionary committees.