Jacques-Nicolas Billaud-Varenne
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Summary
Jacques-Nicolas Billaud-Varenne was born on April 23, 1756[1], in La Rochelle[2]. He died on June 3, 1819[3], in Port-au-Prince[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and revolutionary[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,147 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Brigitte Billaud-Varenne[9], Q137839057[10]
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Native language: French[12]
- Position held: President of the National Convention[13], deputy to the National Convention[14]
- Educated at: University of Poitiers[15], Lycée Eugène-Fromentin, La Rochelle[16]
- Member of: Committee of Public Safety[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Member of political party: Jacobins[19]
- Commons category: Jacques Nicolas Billaud-Varenne[20]
- Cause of death: dysentery[21]
- Religious order: Oratory of Saint Philip Neri[22]
- Family name: Billaud[23], Varenne[24]
- Given name: Jacques-Nicolas[25]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jacques Nicolas Billaud-Varenne[26]
- Commons gallery: Jacques Nicolas Billaud-Varenne[27]
- Manner of death: natural causes[28]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[29], Nordisk familjebok[30], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[31], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[32], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[33], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[34], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[35], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[36]
- Participant in: French Revolution[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[38]
- Name in native language: Jacques Nicolas Billaud-Varenne[39]
- Last words: Mes ossements, du moins, reposeront sur une terre qui veut la Liberté ; mais j’entends la voix de la postérité qui m’accuse d’avoir trop ménagé le sang des tyrans d’Europe.[40]
Why It Matters
Jacques-Nicolas Billaud-Varenne has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Jacques-Nicolas Billaud-Varenne born?
Jacques-Nicolas Billaud-Varenne was born in La Rochelle[2].
Where did Jacques-Nicolas Billaud-Varenne die?
Jacques-Nicolas Billaud-Varenne died in Port-au-Prince[4].
Who was Jacques-Nicolas Billaud-Varenne married to?
Jacques-Nicolas Billaud-Varenne's spouses include Brigitte Billaud-Varenne[9] and Q137839057[10].
What did Jacques-Nicolas Billaud-Varenne do for work?
Jacques-Nicolas Billaud-Varenne worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and revolutionary[7].
Where did Jacques-Nicolas Billaud-Varenne go to school?
Jacques-Nicolas Billaud-Varenne was educated at University of Poitiers[15] and Lycée Eugène-Fromentin, La Rochelle[16].