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Jean-Baptiste Charles Matthieu

1763 – 1833

French politician

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Lived 1763 – 1833 (aged 70). Jean-Baptiste Charles Matthieu was a French politician.

Jean-Baptiste-Charles-Mirampal Matthieu (3 October 1763, Compiègne31 October 1833, Condat, Gironde) was a French politician and Deputy to the National Convention.

He voted for the execution of Louis XVI. On 4 September 1792, he was elected member of the convention by the department of Oise. Initially he was a moderate, despising the excesses of the Jacobins and directing his hostility toward Robespierre. On 26 May 1795, he was elected president of the Convention in a difficult position, just after the Uprising of 1 Prairial.

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Important facts

Born
3 October 1763, Compiègne
Birth century
18th century
Died
31 October 1833
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
France
Positions held
Member of the Council of Five Hundred, President of the National Convention
Also known as
Jean-Baptiste-Charles-Mirampal Matthieu

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French politician (1763-1833)

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Jean-Baptiste Charles Matthieu was born on 3 October 1763 in Compiègne.

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Jean-Baptiste Charles Matthieu died on 31 October 1833.

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Jean-Baptiste Charles Matthieu was a politician.

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Jean-Baptiste Charles Matthieu was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean-Baptiste Charles Matthieu

· Wikidata: Q3163942

· DBpedia: Jean-Baptiste Charles Matthieu

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