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Definition of Danton

1. Noun. French revolutionary leader who stormed the Paris bastille and who supported the execution of Louis XVI but was guillotined by Robespierre for his opposition to the Reign of Terror (1759-1794).

Definition of Danton

1. daunton [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: daunton

Lexicographical Neighbors of Danton

Literary usage of Danton

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The History of the French Revolution by Adolphe Thiers, Frederic Shoberl (1866)
"Dan- replied Danton with his powerful organ, " my voice which has so often ... As he uttered these words, Danton shook his head and defied the tribunal. ..."

2. The Cambridge Modern History by Adolphus William Ward, George Walter Prothero (1907)
"In the minor charges there was probably some truth, for Danton was ... The rest were absurd ; and, as Danton urged, his whole Revolutionary career gave them ..."

3. The World's Orators: Comprising the Great Orations of the World's History edited by Guy Carleton Lee (1902)
"His father died when Danton was young, but the boy received an excellent ... From the first Danton belonged to the more radical revolutionary party. ..."

4. The Life of Napoleon Buonaparte, Emperor of the French: With a Preliminary by Walter Scott (1827)
"Views of Danton —and of Robespierre.—Principal Leaders of the Commune ... Danton arrested by the influence of Robespierre —and, along with Camille ..."

5. The Works of Thomas Carlyle: (complete). by Thomas Carlyle (1897)
"Danton meanwhile has been pressingly sent for from Arcis: he must return instantly, ... A Danton, a Robespierre, chief-products of a victorious Revolution, ..."

6. The French Revolution: A History by Thomas Carlyle (1908)
"A Danton, a Robespierre, chief-products of a victorious Revolution, ... The man Danton was not prone to show himself; to act, or uproar for his own safety. ..."

7. The French Revolution by Louis Madelin (1916)
"CHAPTER XXI Danton INVASION AND THE MASSACRES The Executive Council. Jacques Danton. His programme. The Invasion. The forces on each side. The volunteers. ..."

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