Associations to the word «Robespierre»

Wiktionary

ROBESPIERRE, proper noun. The French Revolutionary leader Maximilien Robespierre, 1758-1794. Often used as a byword for a murderous demagogue or tyrant.

Dictionary definition

ROBESPIERRE, noun. French revolutionary; leader of the Jacobins and architect of the Reign of Terror; was himself executed in a coup d'etat (1758-1794).

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle