Barras, Francois Jean Nicolas, Comte de

Paul François Jean Nicolas, vicomte de Barras is a French politician and revolutionary.

1755 - Paul François Jean Nicolas, vicomte de Barras was born 30th of June.

1771 - Barras entered the regiment of Languedoc as a "gentleman cadet".

1789 - He advocated the democratic cause, and became one of the administrators of the Var.

1792 - Barras took his seat in the high national court at Orléans.

1793 - Barras voted with the majority for the execution of King Louis XVI.

1794 - The Thermidorian Reaction established by the coup d'état of 27 July made him rise to prominence.

Barras' alleged immorality in public and private life.

1829 - Barras died 29th fo January in Chaillot (nowadays in Paris), and was interred in the Père Lachaise Cemetery.