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French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)
1.40 The September Massacres Part II
Jun 16, 2022
Who was responsible for the September Massacres during the French Revolution? The podcast explores the involvement of prominent revolutionaries like Robespierre and Danton, and questions their responsibility. It also discusses the role of the Gerondons, a political faction, in the massacres. The podcast delves into the significance of the September Massacres and their impact on the French Revolution.
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- The September Massacres of 1792 were primarily carried out by Federé volunteers, Parisian National Guardsmen, and radical sun colots, with the involvement of commune officials remaining a contentious topic of debate.
- There is no consensus among historians regarding Maximilien Robespierre's level of involvement or responsibility for the September massacres, with some believing that he may have seen the killings as advantageous for his own political agenda.
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The role of the Commune and the debate over its involvement in the September massacres
The September massacres were a violent and bloody event in Paris where around 1,200 prisoners were killed over a span of four days. The small group of assailants responsible for the killings consisted primarily of Federé volunteers, Parisian National Guardsmen, and members of the city's radical sun colots. The involvement of commune officials in the massacres is debated, with some historians suggesting that while the commune did not initiate the killings, its implicit support may have contributed to their continuation. However, others argue that commune officials were present at the prisons to ensure that only the guilty were put to death and to protect innocent prisoners. The extent of the commune's role and responsibility in these events remains a contentious topic.
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