Description: (French Actor, Dramatist, Essayist, and Revolutionary.)
Jean-Marie Collot d'Herbois was a diverse figure in French history, recognized for his contributions as an actor, dramatist, essayist, and revolutionary. He played a crucial role during the Reign of Terror as a member of the Committee of Public Safety, where he was engaged in both preventing executions and overseeing the execution of numerous individuals in Lyon. His career was characterized by a blend of artistic endeavors and involvement in the turbulent political environment of revolutionary France.