Fall of Maximilien Robespierre facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Coup of 9–10 Thermidor
Part of the French Revolution
Fall of Robespierre in the Convention by Max Adamo
Date 27 July 1794 Location Paris, France Result Thermidorian victory: Fall of Montagnards End of the Reign of Terror
Belligerents
Thermidorians Supported by: National Convention National Guard Committee of General Security	Jacobins Supported by: National Guard (loyalists) Sans-culottes
Commanders and leaders
Paul Barras Jean-Lambert Tallien Joseph Fouché Pierre-Louis Bentabole Charles-André Merda	Maximilien Robespierre  Louis de Saint-Just  Georges Couthon  François Hanriot  Augustin Robespierre
Strength
Unknown	c. 3,000 loyalists
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Various people were executed: 21 Robespierrists 70 Communards 78 Montagnard deputies

The Coup of 9–10 Thermidor was a major event during the French Revolution. It marked the end of the Reign of Terror. This coup led to the fall of Maximilien Robespierre, a powerful leader. It happened in Paris, France, in July 1794.

How Robespierre Fell

The events began on 8 Thermidor Year II. This was July 26, 1794, on our calendar. Robespierre gave a speech to the National Convention, which was France's government. In his speech, he talked about hidden enemies and plotters. He said these people were inside the government itself.

The Fear in the Convention

Robespierre refused to name these "enemies." This made many members of the Convention very worried. They feared he was planning to remove them from power. This created a lot of tension and fear among the deputies.

The Arrest and Execution

The very next day, on 9 Thermidor (July 27, 1794), things changed. A man named Jean-Lambert Tallien spoke out against Robespierre. Tallien was one of the people Robespierre had in mind as a plotter. The Convention then voted to arrest Robespierre.

By the end of the next day, 10 Thermidor (July 28, 1794), Robespierre was executed. He was taken to the Place de la Revolution in Paris. This was the same place where King Louis XVI had been executed. Robespierre was executed by guillotine, a machine used for beheadings. Many of his supporters were also executed.

See also

In Spanish: Caída de Robespierre para niños