Jean-Marie Roland de la Platière
French politician (1734–1793) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jean-Marie Roland de la Platière (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ maʁi ʁɔlɑ̃ də la platjɛʁ]; 18 February 1734 – 10 November 1793) was a French inspector of manufactures in Lyon and became a leader of the Girondist faction in the French Revolution, largely influenced in this direction by his wife, Marie-Jeanne "Manon" Roland de la Platière. He served as a minister of the interior in King Louis XVI's government in 1792.
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Born | (1734-02-18)18 February 1734 Thizy, France |
Died | 10 November 1793(1793-11-10) (aged 59) Radepont, France |
Cause of death | suicide |
Nationality | French |
Occupation | economist |
Employer | King Louis XVI |
Known for | leader of Girondist faction |
Title | Minister of the Interior, Minister of Justice |
Political party | Gironde |
Opponent | Robespierre |
Spouse | Jeanne Manon Roland de la Platiere |
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