Babeuf
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Babeuf
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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The "Conspiracy of Babeuf," written by his friend and comrade Buonarotti, shows how these republicans derived their social insight from the "historical movement."
From Selected Essays by Stenning, H. J.
Babeuf, arrested on the 10th of May, was sentenced to death a year later by a special court, and executed.
From The French Revolution A Short History by Johnston, R. M. (Robert Matteson)
The trial of Babeuf and his accomplices was fixed to take place before the newly constituted high court of justice at Vend�me.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" by Various
Babeuf was a revolutionist of extreme views, but views rather social than political.
From The French Revolution A Short History by Johnston, R. M. (Robert Matteson)
The conspiracy of Babeuf was followed in a few months by that of the royalists, who foolishly flattered themselves with the notion of doing great things by feeble or foul means.
From The Writings Of Thomas Paine, Volume III. 1791-1804 by Paine, Thomas
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