Jean-Michel Duroy Explained

Jean-Michel Duroy (16 December 1753, Bernay, Eure - 16 June 1795, Paris) was a French revolutionary.[1]

He was a member of the national convention, backed the Mountain, and voted for the execution of the king. He took part in the suppression of a revolt in Normandy.[1]

He supported the Revolt of 1 Prairial Year III (20 May 1795), for which he was tried and executed by guillotine.[1]

References

« Jean-Michel Duroy », in Adolphe Robert and Gaston Cougny, Dictionnaire des parlementaires français, Edgar Bourloton, 1889-1891

Notes and References

  1. http://www.prospection.net/duroy.htm brief biography (French)