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Etienne ClaviereGenevan and French politician.
Date of Birth: 27.01.1735
Country:  France |
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Étienne Clavière
Émile Clavière was a prominent political figure in both Geneva and France. In Geneva, he held the position of city councilman. After relocating to France, he became a collaborator of Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau.
French Revolution
During the French Revolution, Clavière played a significant role. In March 1792, the Girondins, a moderate faction, persuaded the government to appoint Clavière as Minister of Finance. He was part of the so-called "patriotic ministry," which included other prominent figures such as Jean Marie Roland de La Platière, Joseph Marie Terrien de La Couperie, and Antoine François de Bertrand de Molleville. However, this ministry was dissolved in June of the same year.
Conflict and Demise
Clavière became actively involved in the struggle against the Paris Commune and the Montagnards, a radical faction of the French Revolution. This involvement ultimately led to his downfall. On October 31, 1793, the Montagnards gained control of the National Convention and launched the Reign of Terror.
On December 8, 1793, Clavière was summoned to appear before the Revolutionary Tribunal. Faced with the prospect of execution, he chose to end his own life. His wife followed suit just two days later, taking her own life by poisoning.
Legacy
Clavière's final moments were recounted in the memoirs of Jacques Claude Beugnot, which were published in 1866. His story serves as a testament to the tumultuous and tragic events of the French Revolution.
