Political activist and French playwright Olympe de Gouges was guillotined.
She was a martyr for Freedom of Speech. She wrote a poster called “Les Trois Urnes,” which supported reestablishing the monarchy. This was a major offense during this time.
Political activist and French playwright Olympe de Gouges was guillotined.
She was a martyr for Freedom of Speech. She wrote a poster called “Les Trois Urnes,” which supported reestablishing the monarchy. This was a major offense during this time.