Born
November 23, 1760
Saint-Quentin, France
Died
May 27, 1797
Vendôme, France
Known for
French political agitator and journalist
François-Noël Babeuf (1760 – 1797) was a French revolutionary and journalist of the French Revolutionary period. Known as Gracchus Babeuf, he advocated for the poor, democracy, and the abolition of private property through his newspaper, Le Tribun du Peuple. He was executed for his role in the Conspiracy of the Equals, cementing his legacy as a proto-communist thinker.
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When did François-Noël Babeuf die?
François-Noël Babeuf died on May 27, 1797 in Vendôme, France, at the age of 36.
Where was François-Noël Babeuf born?
François-Noël Babeuf was born in Saint-Quentin, France on November 23, 1760.
What is François-Noël Babeuf best known for?
François-Noël Babeuf is best known for French political agitator and journalist.
How old was François-Noël Babeuf when they died?
François-Noël Babeuf was 36 years old at the time of death.
What nationality was François-Noël Babeuf?
François-Noël Babeuf was from France.
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