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{{Quote|To punish the oppressors of humanity is clemency; to forgive them is barbarity.|Maximilien Robespierre}}
{{Quote|To punish the oppressors of humanity is clemency; to forgive them is barbarity.|Maximilien Robespierre}}


'''Maximilien Robespierre''' was one of the leaders of the French Revolution.   
'''Maximilien Robespierre''' (May 6th, 1758 - July 28th, 1794) was one of the leaders of the French Revolution.   


==Early Life and Education==
==Early Life and Education==
Born on May 6, 1758, Robespierre earned praise for his intelligence from a very early age.
Born on May 6, 1758, Robespierre earned praise for his intelligence from a very early age.


==Legal Career==
==Legal Career==
After completing his law studies, Robespierre was appointed to the Arras bar.  He served as a criminal judge for a time, but quickly resigned (ironically, because he was uncomfortable ruling on capital cases, due to his opposition to the death penalty).
After completing his law studies, Robespierre was appointed to the Arras bar.  He served as a criminal judge for a time, but quickly resigned (ironically, because he was uncomfortable ruling on capital cases, due to his opposition to the death penalty).