Who was Antoine Barnave?

Antoine Barnave was a figure in the early stages of the French Revolution (1789-1799), known for his oratory ability, and known as a member of the National Assembly's unofficial "triumvirate."

What did Antoine Barnave do in the French Revolution?

Antoine Barnave was a supporter of a strong constitutional monarchy for France. He formed the Feuillant Club to offset the power of the radical Jacobins, worked to make the constitution of 1791 more acceptable to the king, and began a correspondence with Marie Antoinette.

What caused Antoine Barnave's fall from power?

Antoine Barnave's downfall came from his refusal to accept the abolition movement, and his strong support of constitutional monarchy after the Flight to Varennes made the king and queen unpopular.

Why was Antoine Barnave executed?

Antoine Barnave was executed because of his secret correspondence with Marie Antoinette.

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Antoine Pierre Joseph Marie Barnave (1761-1793) was a French lawyer, politician, and one of the most influential orators of the early stage of the French Revolution (1789-1799). He is notable for being a champion of constitutional monarchy, and for co-founding the Feuillant Club to offset the influence of the radical Jacobins.

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