Barnave, Antoine

Deputy, 1761 - 1793

Presumed Portrait of Antoine Barnave (1761-1793), Politician

Barnave, Antoine: An attorney and deputy from Grenoble in the Constituent Assembly, he attempted to reconcile the Revolution with relatively strong royal power. He was also a supporter of the slave trade and slavery. Arrested on August 19, 1792 for remaining too close with the monarchy, he was executed on November 29, 1793.

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