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Jean-Paul Marat

Jean-Paul Marat (1743-1793) was a controversial figure during the French Revolution. A physician, political theorist, and journalist, he became known for his radical views and incendiary writings in his newspaper L’Ami du peuple (Friend of the People). Marat was a key figure in the Jacobin faction and played a role in the Reign of Terror. … Read more

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Saignes, J.B.

J.B. Saignes was a French writer and journalist who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is known for his critical examination of popular beliefs and superstitions, particularly those related to childbirth and monstrous births. Saignes’s writings challenged the credulity of his time and advocated for a more rational approach to understanding … Read more