Barnave

British  

/ barnav /

noun

1. Antoine Pierre . 1761–93, French revolutionary. A prominent member of the National Assembly, he was executed for his royalist sympathies

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Example Sentences

Then followed the executions of Bailly, Mayor of Paris; Barnave, one of the most eloquent and upright members of the Constituent Assembly; Dupont Dutertre, one of the ministers of Louis�XVI.;

From A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges by Lord, John

The Left was almost entirely composed of the deputies of the Third Estate, among whom, famous for their eloquence, were Siey�s, Duport, and Barnave.

From The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution by Sue, Eug?ne

The queen shed tears as she extended her hand to him, and often afterwards spoke of Barnave with regard.

From The Peasant and the Prince by Kronheim, Joseph Martin

On the other hand, the action of Montmorin extended to Barnave.

From Lectures on the French Revolution by Figgis, John Neville

He was gratified to know that Barnave had called, and liked to hear how much feeling was shown by the people of Paris.

From Lectures on the French Revolution by Figgis, John Neville