jul 28, 1794 - Robespierre Guillotined
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Maximilian Robespierre was the architect behind the French Revolution's Reign of Terror, and encouraged the killing of 17,000 enemies of the revolution. Robespierre was arrested and guillotined in front of a cheering mob. This guillotine was special, as it marked the last executions via guillotine.
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