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Lot #466
Jean-Baptiste Carrier Signature

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French Revolutionary and politician (1756-1794), most notable for his actions in the War in the Vendée during the Reign of Terror. While under orders to suppress a Royalist counter-revolution, he commanded the execution of 4,000 civilians, mainly priests, women, and children in Nantes. After the fall of the Robespierre government, Carrier was tried for war crimes by the Revolutionary Tribunal, found guilty, and executed. Scarce ink signature, "Carrier,” on an off-white 5.5 x 2 sheet, with Jean-Baptiste Carrier adding a line above related to a 'Legislation Committee.' Affixed to a slightly larger sheet and in fine condition.

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