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dɑ̃ˈtɔ̃dan·ton

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Danton, Georges Jacques Dantonnoun

    French revolutionary leader who stormed the Paris bastille and who supported the execution of Louis XVI but was guillotined by Robespierre for his opposition to the Reign of Terror (1759-1794)

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  1. danton

    Georges Jacques Danton (French: [ʒɔʁʒ dɑ̃tɔ̃]; 26 October 1759 – 5 April 1794) was a French lawyer and a leading figure in the French Revolution. He became a deputy to the Paris Commune, presided in the Cordeliers district, and visited the Jacobin club. In August 1792 he became French Minister of Justice and was responsible for inciting the September Massacres. In Spring 1793 he supported the foundation of a Revolutionary Tribunal and became the first president of the Committee of Public Safety. Georges Jacques Danton was a key figure in the case of Dumouriez. After the Insurrection of 31 May – 2 June 1793 he changed his mind on the use of force and lost his seat in the committee; Danton and Robespierre became rivals. In early October 1793, he left politics but was urged to return to Paris to plead, as a moderate, for an end to the Terror. Danton's continual criticism of the Committee of Public Safety provoked further counter-attacks. At the end of March 1794, Danton made a speech announcing the end of the Terror. Within a week, he became embroiled in a scandal concerning the bankruptcy proceedings of the French East India Company and was guillotined by the advocates of revolutionary terror after accusations of conspiracy, venality and leniency toward the enemies of the Revolution. Danton's role in the onset of the Revolution has been disputed, especially during the French Third Republic; many historians describe him as "the chief force in the overthrow of the French monarchy and the establishment of the First French Republic".

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  1. danton

    Danton typically refers to Georges Jacques Danton, a leading figure in the early stages of the French Revolution, known for his oratory skills and political acumen. He was the first president of the Committee of Public Safety, but his moderate, lenient views eventually led to his downfall and he was executed during the Reign of Terror. The term 'Danton' may also refer to various geographical locations, ships, or other entities named after him.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Danton

    dan′ton, v.t. (Scot.) to subdue, to daunt. [A form of daunt.]

Who Was Who?

  1. Danton

    The man who wound up France before the revolution.

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. DANTON

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Danton is ranked #53667 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Danton surname appeared 385 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Danton.

    89.3% or 344 total occurrences were White.
    3.9% or 15 total occurrences were Black.
    2.8% or 11 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
    1.8% or 7 total occurrences were Asian.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Danton in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Danton in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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