Barnave
Britishnoun
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About the close of October 1790 Barnave was called to the presidency of the Assembly.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" by Various
It was for this reason that she wished to meet Dumouriez, as she had met Mirabeau and Barnave.
From Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty by Arthur Léon, baron Imbert de Saint-Amand
Barnave said he had to occupy their Majesties with the serious business on which he was sent, but would not trouble them with his personal wants.
From The Peasant and the Prince by Joseph Martin Kronheim
Lameth and Lafayette appeared at the Jacobins arm in arm; and when the general was attacked for negligence in guarding the Tuileries, Barnave effectually defended him.
From Lectures on the French Revolution by John Neville Figgis
Barnave argued with her, but she would not yield.
From The Peasant and the Prince by Joseph Martin Kronheim
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