History The French Revolution Questions
Jean-Paul Marat played a significant role in the French Revolution as a radical journalist and politician. He was known for his influential newspaper called "L'Ami du peuple" (The Friend of the People), which advocated for the rights of the lower classes and called for the overthrow of the monarchy. Marat's writings and speeches fueled the revolutionary spirit and helped mobilize the masses. He was also a member of the radical Jacobin Club and supported the Reign of Terror, advocating for the execution of counter-revolutionaries. Marat's assassination by Charlotte Corday in 1793 turned him into a martyr for the revolution.