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Saint-Just

American

[san-zhyst] / sɛ̃ˈʒüst /

noun

Louis Antoine Léon de 1767–94, French revolutionist.

Saint-Just British

/ sɛ̃ʒyst /

noun

Louis Antoine Léon de (lwi ɑ̃twan leɔ̃ də). 1767–94, French Revolutionary leader and orator. A member of the Committee of Public Safety (1793–94), he was guillotined with Robespierre

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These are undoubtedly meaty roles, and other important historical figures make appearances, including Louis Antoine de Saint-Just and Camille Desmoulins.

From New York Times • Jan. 19, 2023

Wallerand de Saint-Just, who was long the National Rally’s treasurer before leaving the position last year, negotiated the deal in Moscow.

From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2022

Also to admire is how Alec Newman's Saint-Just emerges as the real agent of the Terror.

From The Guardian • Jul. 23, 2010

Their futility makes Richard Kay's Robespierre and Ronald Pickup's Saint-Just all the more chilling in their bloodless passion.

From Time Magazine Archive

Now they are all there, these illustrious outlaws,—Lebas, Saint-Just, Couthon.

From The Gods are Athirst by Jackson, Emilie

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