Augustin Robespierre

Augustin Bon Joseph de Robespierre ( born January 21, 1763 in Arras, † July 28, 1794 in Paris) was a French politician during the time of the French Revolution and Maximilien de Robespierre the younger brother.

Augustin Robespierre was like his famous older brother, in whose shadow he was throughout his life, student at the Paris College Louis le Grand. In October 1792, he was elected to the city of Paris in the National Convention, but made ​​himself - a life of pleasure and admirer of the military - in contrast to his cool, incorruptible brother not much out of politics. As Député -en- mission Augustin in 1793 was present at the recapture of Toulon. Robespierre reports regarding military merits of the young Napoleon Bonaparte owed ​​this to the rank of General Guard, but also the short-term detention as Robespierreianer in the summer in 1794.

As Maximilien de Robespierre was arrested ( 9 Thermidor ) on July 27, 1794 Augustine urged the Convention to deal with him as well, even though he should not be charged with any offense. He was guillotined on 28 July 1794 his older brother and his closest followers in the Place de la Revolution.