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Danton

American  
[dan-tn, dahn-tawn] / ˈdæn tn, dɑ̃ˈtɔ̃ /

noun

  1. Georges Jacques 1759–94, French Revolutionary leader.


Danton British  
/ ˈdæntən, dɑ̃tɔ̃ /

noun

  1. Georges Jacques (ʒɔrʒ ʒɑk). 1759–94, French revolutionary leader: a founder member of the Committee of Public Safety (1793) and minister of justice (1792–94). He was overthrown by Robespierre and guillotined

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The town was also the birthplace of French revolutionary Georges Jacques Danton.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Steve Danton, who lost his home in the Palisades fire and is living in a temporary apartment in Marina del Rey, had an even stronger reaction, calling Soboroff’s compensation a “money grab.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2025

“It was kind of divine intervention — we happened to be in the exact spot and had the knowledge,” Ms. Danton said.

From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2024

With goals from Danton Heinen and Bryan Rust, the Penguins earned a point in a sixth consecutive game and trail Washington by just a single point in the standings.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2023

“That’s Eric Pennington and Mike Danton from Mercer Day,” Marcus said to me as Will laughed and slapped hands with two beefy dudes who looked like they were both training to audition for WWE.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan