François-Noël Babeuf
| Name | François-Noël Babeuf |
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| Birth date | November 23, 1760 |
| Birth place | Saint-Quentin, France |
| Death date | 27 May 1797 (aged 36) |
| Death place | Vendôme, France |
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| Occupation | Revolutionary |
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François-Noël Babeuf (23 November 1760 – 27 May 1797), also known as Gracchus Babeuf, was a French political agitator and journalist during the French Revolution. He is best known for his role in the Conspiracy of the Equals and is considered a precursor to modern socialist and communist movements.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Babeuf was born in Saint-Quentin, in the Picardy region of France. His father, Claude Babeuf, was a minor official who had served in the army of Louis XV. François-Noël received little formal education and worked as a land surveyor and notary.
Political Career[edit | edit source]
Babeuf became involved in revolutionary politics during the early stages of the French Revolution. He was initially a supporter of the Girondins, but later aligned himself with more radical elements. In 1794, he began publishing a newspaper called Le Tribun du Peuple ("The People's Tribune"), which advocated for the rights of the poor and called for economic equality.
Conspiracy of the Equals[edit | edit source]
In 1796, Babeuf and his followers, known as the Society of the Pantheon, organized the Conspiracy of the Equals. The goal of the conspiracy was to overthrow the Directory, the government of France at the time, and establish a more egalitarian society. Babeuf's ideas were influenced by the writings of Jean-Jacques Rousseau and the concept of communal ownership of property.
The conspiracy was discovered by the authorities, and Babeuf was arrested in May 1796. He was tried and executed by guillotine on 27 May 1797 in Vendôme.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Babeuf's ideas and the Conspiracy of the Equals had a significant impact on later socialist and communist thinkers, including Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. His advocacy for economic equality and communal ownership of property laid the groundwork for future revolutionary movements.
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