Jean-Baptiste Drouet (revolutionary)
Jean-Baptiste Drouet (8 January 1763 – 11 April 1824) was a French politician of the Revolution and the Empire, best known for his key role in the arrest of King Louis XVI and his family during the Flight to Varennes.
Jean-Baptiste Drouet | |
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Portrait of Drouet in 1791, published with a caption reporting his role in the Flight to Varennes | |
| Deputy in the National Convention | |
| In office 3 September 1792 – 26 October 1795 | |
| Constituency | Marne |
| Deputy in the Council of Five Hundred | |
| In office 13 October 1795 – 20 May 1797 | |
| Constituency | Marne |
| Deputy in the Chamber of Representatives | |
| In office 15 May 1815 – 13 July 1815 | |
| Constituency | Marne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 January 1763 Sainte-Menehould |
| Died | 11 April 1824 (aged 61) Mâcon |
| Nationality | French |
| Political party | Left The Mountain (National Convention) |
| Known for | Recognizing King Louis XVI during the Flight to Varennes |
| Awards | Knight of the Legion of Honor |
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