French scientists in the shadow of the guillotine: the death roll of 1792–1794

Between 27 July 1793, when Robespierre joined the Committee of Public Safety, and 28 July 1794, when he himself was executed, thousands of French citizens of all classes fell victim to the guillotine. The events leading up to the death of Lavoisier are well-documented but the fates of other Academic...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Endeavour (New series) 1993-01, Vol.17 (2), p.60-63
1. Verfasser:	Smeaton, William A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	18th century Bailly, Jean Sylvain (1736-93) Civil war General history of science and technology General points History History of science and technology Meusnier de la Place, Jean-Baptiste-Marie-Charles (1754-93) Political dissent Scientists
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Zusammenfassung:	Between 27 July 1793, when Robespierre joined the Committee of Public Safety, and 28 July 1794, when he himself was executed, thousands of French citizens of all classes fell victim to the guillotine. The events leading up to the death of Lavoisier are well-documented but the fates of other Academicians who also perished during the Reign of Terror are less well known.
ISSN:	0160-9327 1873-1929
DOI:	10.1016/0160-9327(93)90198-C