Ronsin

Ronsin was a French Revolutionary figure, a prominent Hébertist, and a leading member of the Parisian sans-culottes during the Reign of Terror. Born Charles-Philippe Ronsin, he rose to power through his influence within the revolutionary army and his radical political views.

Ronsin played a key role in mobilizing the sans-culottes and advocating for extreme measures to suppress counter-revolutionaries and ensure the provisioning of Paris. He was a vocal critic of moderate factions within the National Convention and a staunch supporter of the de-Christianization movement.

As a general of the revolutionary army, Ronsin was responsible for maintaining order and suppressing dissent in various regions of France. His methods were often harsh and uncompromising, contributing to the escalating violence of the Reign of Terror.

Ronsin's close association with Jacques Hébert and his increasingly radical rhetoric ultimately led to his downfall. He was arrested in March 1794, along with other prominent Hébertists, and accused of conspiracy against the Republic. Following a swift trial, Ronsin was found guilty and executed on March 24, 1794. His death marked a significant turning point in the Reign of Terror, as it signaled the beginning of Robespierre's crackdown on radical factions and the consolidation of his own power.