The French Revolution executed royals and nobles, yes – but most people killed were commoners

Claire Rioult; Romain Fathi

The French Revolution executed royals and nobles, yes – but most people killed were commoners

Claire Rioult
, Romain Fathi

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For a lot of people, mention of the French Revolution conjures up images of wealthy nobles being led to the guillotine. Thanks to countless movies, books and half-remembered history lessons, many have been left with the impression the revolution was chiefly about chopping off the heads of kings, queens, dukes and other cashed-up aristocrats.

Original language	English
Number of pages	6
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publication status	Published - 13 Jul 2023

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French Revolution
Execution
Common People

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The French Revolution executed royals and nobles, yes – but most people killed were commoners

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