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15 Key Moments When Benevolent Leaders Became Tyrants

3. Robespierre and the Reign of Terror

3. Robespierre and the Reign of Terror
Maximilien Robespierre: Revolutionary leader whose pursuit of justice spiraled into tyranny and terror.

Maximilien Robespierre, a champion of equality, led the Committee of Public Safety with ideals of justice during the French Revolution. However, paranoia and power led to mass executions during the Reign of Terror. His campaign against enemies of the revolution became reminiscent of tyranny itself. (britannica.com)

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