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	As the revolution went on, Danton called for less violence and the sparing of further bloodshed as a result of the [[Reign of Terror\|Terror]]. Robespierre and [[Louis Antoine de Saint-Just]] accused him of being excessively moderate and a traitor to the revolution. Several friends of Danton printed an article comparing Robespierre to a brutal dictator.<ref name="Database"/>		As the revolution went on, Danton called for less violence and the sparing of further bloodshed as a result of the [[Reign of Terror\|Terror]]. Robespierre and [[Louis Antoine de Saint-Just]] accused him of being excessively moderate and a traitor to the revolution. Several friends of Danton printed an article comparing Robespierre to a brutal dictator.<ref name="Database"/>

	Danton was reputedly corrupt and willing to change sides in the revolution if it meant that it profited him. He remained steadfast in his opposition to Robespierre and the leading Montagnards and refused to believe that they would move against him, claiming that "they wouldn't dare".<ref name="~~Database~~">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Execution of Georges Danton]]</ref> Nonetheless, on 30 March 1794, Danton, Desmoulins and 30 other so-called "indulgents" critical of the Terror were arrested. As Danton was put in his cell in the [[Luxembourg Palace]], Robespierre personally visited him, gloatingly showing his former ally personal letters found by Hanriot.<ref name="DantonsSacrifice">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Danton's Sacrifice]]</ref>		Danton was reputedly corrupt and willing to change sides in the revolution if it meant that it profited him. He remained steadfast in his opposition to Robespierre and the leading Montagnards and refused to believe that they would move against him, claiming that "they wouldn't dare".<ref name="DatabaseExecution">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Execution of Georges Danton]]</ref> Nonetheless, on 30 March 1794, Danton, Desmoulins and 30 other so-called "indulgents" critical of the Terror were arrested. As Danton was put in his cell in the [[Luxembourg Palace]], Robespierre personally visited him, gloatingly showing his former ally personal letters found by Hanriot.<ref name="DantonsSacrifice">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Danton's Sacrifice]]</ref>

	While Danton, Desmoulins, [[Marie-Jean Hérault de Séchelles\|Marie-Jean Hérault]], {{Wiki\|Pierre Philippeaux}} and d'Églantine were sentenced to be guillotined, Robespierre planned to arrest Danton's friends by using the letters as evidence.<ref name="DantonsSacrifice"/>		While Danton, Desmoulins, [[Marie-Jean Hérault de Séchelles\|Marie-Jean Hérault]], {{Wiki\|Pierre Philippeaux}} and d'Églantine were sentenced to be guillotined, Robespierre planned to arrest Danton's friends by using the letters as evidence.<ref name="DantonsSacrifice"/>
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	Arno and a team of Assassins then arrived to rescue them, but Danton declined, explaining that his death would ruin Robespierre's reputation and cause the latter's fall. However, he did request that they protect his friends and recover the letters.<ref name="DantonsSacrifice"/>		Arno and a team of Assassins then arrived to rescue them, but Danton declined, explaining that his death would ruin Robespierre's reputation and cause the latter's fall. However, he did request that they protect his friends and recover the letters.<ref name="DantonsSacrifice"/>

	As the Assassins protected his friends, Danton was sent to the platform to be guillotined after Desmoulins. He turned to [[Charles-Henri Sanson]], the executioner, and said "Show my head to the people. It is worth seeing". Moments later, Danton was beheaded.<ref name="~~Database~~"/>		As the Assassins protected his friends, Danton was sent to the platform to be guillotined after Desmoulins. He turned to [[Charles-Henri Sanson]], the executioner, and said "Show my head to the people. It is worth seeing". Moments later, Danton was beheaded.<ref name="DatabaseExecution"/>

	==Legacy==		==Legacy==

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	{{Quote\|We need audacity, and yet more audacity, and always audacity, and France shall be saved!\|Georges Danton during a speech, 1792.\|Assassin's Creed: Unity}}		{{Quote\|We need audacity, and yet more audacity, and always audacity, and France shall be saved!\|Georges Danton during a speech, 1792.\|Assassin's Creed: Unity}}
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	'''Georges Jacques Danton''' (1759 – 1794) was a [[France\|French]] lawyer and a leading figure of the early [[French Revolution]]. He was a moderate [[Jacobins\|Jacobin]], and eventually started turning against Jacobin leader [[Maximilien de Robespierre]]. He was guillotined in 1794 on accusations of venality and leniency to enemies of the revolution.		\|affiliates={{Wiki\|Cordeliers}} {{c\|1790 – 1791}}<br>[[Jacobins]] {{c\|1791 – death}}<br>[[The Mountain]] {{c\|1792 – death}}
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			'''Georges Jacques Danton''' (1759 – 1794) was a [[France\|French]] lawyer and a leading figure of the early [[French Revolution]]. He was a moderate [[Jacobins\|Jacobin]], and eventually started turning against Jacobin leader [[Maximilien de Robespierre]]. He was guillotined in 1794 on accusations of venality and leniency to enemies of the revolution.<ref>{{WP\|Georges Danton}}</ref>

	==Biography==		==Biography==
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	===Rise to power===		===Rise to power===
	{{Dialogue\|Spy\|King Louis will be back in Versailles within the week.\|Danton\|Hah! Over my dead body.\|Danton being confronted by an Austrian spy, 1792.\|Assassin's Creed: Unity}}		{{Dialogue\|Spy\|King Louis will be back in Versailles within the week.\|Danton\|Hah! Over my dead body.\|Danton being confronted by an Austrian spy, 1792.\|Assassin's Creed: Unity}}
	Although Danton's role in overthrowing of King Louis on [[10 August]] 1792 is unclear, he became the French Minister of Justice that day. He took on [[Fabre d'Églantine]], who had been involved in shady dealings with him, as his secretary.<ref name="Database" />		Although Danton's role in overthrowing of King Louis on [[10 August]] 1792 is unclear, he became the French Minister of Justice that day. He took on [[Fabre d'Églantine]], who had been involved in shady dealings with him, as his secretary.<ref name="Database"/>

	The [[Girondists\|Girondist]] government had declared war on [[Austria]] and [[Prussia]] in the spring of 1792. The forces of the [[Charles William Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel\|Duke of Brunswick]] threatened [[Paris]], and the [[Comte de Gambais\|Comte]] and [[Vicomte de Gambais]] led an Austrian spyring which leaked intelligence on the city's defenses. On 2 September, Danton spoke before the [[National Convention]], calling for "more audacity" in the face of overwhelming odds against Austria.<ref name="Database" />		The [[Girondists\|Girondist]] government had declared war on [[Austria]] and [[Prussia]] in the spring of 1792. The forces of the [[Charles William Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel\|Duke of Brunswick]] threatened [[Paris]], and the [[Comte de Gambais\|Comte]] and [[Vicomte de Gambais]] led an Austrian spyring which leaked intelligence on the city's defenses. On 2 September, Danton spoke before the [[National Convention]], calling for "more audacity" in the face of overwhelming odds against Austria.<ref name="Database"/>

	Later that day, Danton pretended to be a member of the spyring, being approached by one of the Austrian spies. Danton then called on his guards to arrest the spy. The spy soon eliminated the guards however, and Danton dueled with him. At this time, [[Arno Dorian]] and a team of Assassins arrived and killed the spy. After holding off the other spies, the Assassins were directed to steal documents from the spies before they could reach a courier. The Assassins then killed the Comte and Vicomte de Gambais, along with their accomplices.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[The Austrian Conspiracy]]</ref>		Later that day, Danton pretended to be a member of the spyring, being approached by one of the Austrian spies. Danton then called on his guards to arrest the spy. The spy soon eliminated the guards however, and Danton dueled with him. At this time, [[Arno Dorian]] and a team of Assassins arrived and killed the spy. After holding off the other spies, the Assassins were directed to steal documents from the spies before they could reach a courier. The Assassins then killed the Comte and Vicomte de Gambais, along with their accomplices.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[The Austrian Conspiracy]]</ref>

	Danton's speech was credited with rallying the troops. On 20 September, the [[French Army]] defeated the Austrians at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Valmy}}.<ref name="Database" />		Danton's speech was credited with rallying the troops. On 20 September, the [[French Army]] defeated the Austrians at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Valmy}}.<ref name="Database"/>

	Danton's management of the Ministry of Justice was criticized by the Girondists, and he was accused of causing the [[September Massacres]], although no evidence supports this. Troughout the revolution, Danton was alleged to have purchased national assets to consolidate his personal fortune, while playing both sides of the revolution. After his time as Minister of Justice, he would never render accounts, and 200,000 livres vanished during his tenure.<ref name="Database" />		Danton's management of the Ministry of Justice was criticized by the Girondists, and he was accused of causing the [[September Massacres]], although no evidence supports this. Troughout the revolution, Danton was alleged to have purchased national assets to consolidate his personal fortune, while playing both sides of the revolution. After his time as Minister of Justice, he would never render accounts, and 200,000 livres vanished during his tenure.<ref name="Database"/>

	===Downfall===		===Downfall===
	{{Quote\|My old friend, you must be mad! You can't sic this butcher on deputies of the Convention!\|Danton confronting Robespierre on his arrests of the Girondists, 1793.\|Assassin's Creed: Unity}}		{{Quote\|My old friend, you must be mad! You can't sic this butcher on deputies of the Convention!\|Danton confronting Robespierre on his arrests of the Girondists, 1793.\|Assassin's Creed: Unity}}
	As the Jacobins rose to power following the fall of the monarchy, Danton became a central political figure along with Maximilien de Robespierre and [[Jean-Paul Marat]], helping to found the [[Committee of Public Safety]]. During this time, they came under the criticism of {{Wiki\|Jean-Baptiste Louvet de Couvrai\|Jean-Baptiste Louvet}}. Danton and Robespierre rebuked this criticism, however.<ref name="ACU">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – {{Cite}}</ref>		As the Jacobins rose to power following the fall of the monarchy, Danton became a central political figure along with Maximilien de Robespierre and [[Jean-Paul Marat]], helping to found the [[Committee of Public Safety]]. During this time, they came under the criticism of {{Wiki\|Jean-Baptiste Louvet de Couvrai\|Jean-Baptiste Louvet}}. Danton and Robespierre rebuked this criticism, however.<ref name="ACU">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – {{Cite}}</ref>

	In the summer of 1793, Robespierre put out a warrant for the arrest of every Girondist. Upon learning of this, Danton protested, wishing to reconcile with the Girondists. He confronted Robespierre and the National Guard Commandant [[François Hanriot]] in the former's office. Danton criticized Robespierre and referred to Hanriot as a "butcher", before taken away by the guards.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Political Persecution]]</ref>		In the summer of 1793, Robespierre put out a warrant for the arrest of every Girondist. Upon learning of this, Danton protested, wishing to reconcile with the Girondists. He confronted Robespierre and the National Guard Commandant [[François Hanriot]] in the former's office. Danton criticized Robespierre and referred to Hanriot as a "butcher", before taken away by the guards.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Political Persecution]]</ref>

	As the revolution went on, Danton called for less violence and the sparing of further bloodshed as a result of the [[Reign of Terror\|Terror]]. Robespierre and [[Louis Antoine de Saint-Just]] accused him of being excessively moderate and a traitor to the revolution. Several friends of Danton printed an article comparing Robespierre to a brutal dictator.<ref name="Database" />		As the revolution went on, Danton called for less violence and the sparing of further bloodshed as a result of the [[Reign of Terror\|Terror]]. Robespierre and [[Louis Antoine de Saint-Just]] accused him of being excessively moderate and a traitor to the revolution. Several friends of Danton printed an article comparing Robespierre to a brutal dictator.<ref name="Database"/>

	Danton was reputedly corrupt and willing to change sides in the revolution if it meant that it profited him. He remained steadfast in his opposition to Robespierre and the leading Montagnards and refused to believe that they would move against him, claiming that "they wouldn't dare".<ref name=":0">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Execution of Georges Danton]]</ref> Nonetheless, on 30 March 1794, Danton, Desmoulins and 30 other so-called "indulgents" critical of the Terror were arrested. As Danton was put in his cell in the [[Luxembourg Palace]], Robespierre personally visited him, gloatingly showing his former ally personal letters found by Hanriot.<ref name=":1">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Danton's Sacrifice]]</ref>		Danton was reputedly corrupt and willing to change sides in the revolution if it meant that it profited him. He remained steadfast in his opposition to Robespierre and the leading Montagnards and refused to believe that they would move against him, claiming that "they wouldn't dare".<ref name="Database">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Execution of Georges Danton]]</ref> Nonetheless, on 30 March 1794, Danton, Desmoulins and 30 other so-called "indulgents" critical of the Terror were arrested. As Danton was put in his cell in the [[Luxembourg Palace]], Robespierre personally visited him, gloatingly showing his former ally personal letters found by Hanriot.<ref name="DantonsSacrifice">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Danton's Sacrifice]]</ref>

	While Danton, Desmoulins, [[Marie-Jean Hérault de Séchelles\|Marie-Jean Hérault]], {{Wiki\|Pierre Philippeaux}} and d'Églantine were sentenced to be guillotined, Robespierre planned to arrest Danton's friends by using the letters as evidence.<ref name=":1" />		While Danton, Desmoulins, [[Marie-Jean Hérault de Séchelles\|Marie-Jean Hérault]], {{Wiki\|Pierre Philippeaux}} and d'Églantine were sentenced to be guillotined, Robespierre planned to arrest Danton's friends by using the letters as evidence.<ref name="DantonsSacrifice"/>

	===Execution===		===Execution===
	{{Quote\|You follow us shortly, Robespierre! Your house shall be beaten down and sowed with salt!\|Danton to Robespierre before his execution, 1794.\|Assassin's Creed: Unity}}		{{Quote\|You follow us shortly, Robespierre! Your house shall be beaten down and sowed with salt!\|Danton to Robespierre before his execution, 1794.\|Assassin's Creed: Unity}}
	On 5 April, Danton, Desmoulins, d'Églantine, Hérault and Philippeaux were driven to the [[Place de la Concorde\|Place de la Révolution]] on a cart. As they drove by Robespierre's house, the latter watched them proudly. Danton shouted to him "Your house shall be beaten down and sowed with salt". While awaiting execution, Danton reassured Desmoulins that their deaths would not be in vain, and that the revolution would continue. during his execution the crowd supported him, but the guards insisted on opening fire against the protesters, confounding them for traitors.<ref name=":1" />		On 5 April, Danton, Desmoulins, d'Églantine, Hérault and Philippeaux were driven to the [[Place de la Concorde\|Place de la Révolution]] on a cart. As they drove by Robespierre's house, the latter watched them proudly. Danton shouted to him "Your house shall be beaten down and sowed with salt". While awaiting execution, Danton reassured Desmoulins that their deaths would not be in vain, and that the revolution would continue. during his execution the crowd supported him, but the guards insisted on opening fire against the protesters, confounding them for traitors.<ref name="DantonsSacrifice"/>

	Arno and a team of Assassins then arrived to rescue them, but Danton declined, explaining that his death would ruin Robespierre's reputation and cause the latter's fall. However, he did request that they protect his friends and recover the letters.<ref name=":1" />		Arno and a team of Assassins then arrived to rescue them, but Danton declined, explaining that his death would ruin Robespierre's reputation and cause the latter's fall. However, he did request that they protect his friends and recover the letters.<ref name="DantonsSacrifice"/>

	As the Assassins protected his friends, Danton was sent to the platform to be guillotined after Desmoulins. He turned to [[Charles-Henri Sanson]], the executioner, and said "Show my head to the people. It is worth seeing". Moments later, Danton was beheaded.<ref name=":0" />		As the Assassins protected his friends, Danton was sent to the platform to be guillotined after Desmoulins. He turned to [[Charles-Henri Sanson]], the executioner, and said "Show my head to the people. It is worth seeing". Moments later, Danton was beheaded.<ref name="Database"/>

	==Legacy==		==Legacy==
	{{Quote\|Robespierre natters on about freedom and mercy while thousands go to the guillotine. If Danton were alive to see this, he would choke on his own grief.\|A critic of Robespierre, 1794.\|Assassin's Creed: Unity}}		{{Quote\|Robespierre natters on about freedom and mercy while thousands go to the guillotine. If Danton were alive to see this, he would choke on his own grief.\|A critic of Robespierre, 1794.\|Assassin's Creed: Unity}}
	Following the death of Danton and the indulgents, Robespierre was able to govern France with little opposition. Among critics of the latter however, Danton was considered a man of reason and something of a martyr. Robespierre fell from power within months, ending the Reign of Terror.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[The Fall of Robespierre]]</ref>		Following the death of Danton and the indulgents, Robespierre was able to govern France with little opposition. Among critics of the latter however, Danton was considered a man of reason and something of a martyr. Robespierre fell from power within months, ending the Reign of Terror.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[The Fall of Robespierre]]</ref> Despite his excesses and corruption, Danton has been portrayed in a more positive light by historians than revolutionaries such as Robespierre.<ref name="ACU"/>

	Despite his excesses and corruption, Danton has been portrayed in a more positive light by historians than revolutionaries such as Robespierre.<ref name="ACU" />

	==~~Trivia~~==		==Behind the scenes==
	*Historically, Danton has been noted as having a deep, booming voice~~. In~~ ''~~Assassin's Creed:~~ Unity'' ~~however, he has~~ a ~~high-pitched voice~~.		Georges Danton is a historical figure who appears in the 2014 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'', where he is voiced by the [[Canada\|Canadian]] actor [[Jeffrey R. Smith]]. Historically, Danton has been noted as having a deep, booming voice, but his depiction in ''Unity'' instead gives him a much higher pitch.

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	GeorgesDantonPainting.jpg\|A painting of Danton from 1792		GeorgesDantonPainting.jpg\|A painting of Danton from 1792
	GeorgesDantonDavid.jpg\|An 1841 engraving of a 1793 painting of Danton		GeorgesDantonDavid.jpg\|An 1841 engraving of a 1793 painting of Danton

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	At the beginning of the revolution, Danton held little influence. A member of the {{Wiki\|Cordeliers\|Cordeliers Club}} and a close friend and ally of [[Camille Desmoulins]], he was a regular patron of the [[Café Procope]]. After failing to be elected to the [[Legislative Assembly]], he was given a subordinate position in the [[Paris Commune]]. He aligned himself with the Jacobin Club, eventually becoming a part of [[The Mountain]]. Danton also became an ally of the [[Assassins\|Assassin Order]] at some point. Following [[Louis XVI of France\|King Louis XVI]]'s capture after the [[flight to Varennes]], Danton called for his execution. However, he would later retract this position and simply call for his abdication.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Georges Jacques Danton]]</ref>		At the beginning of the revolution, Danton held little influence. A member of the {{Wiki\|Cordeliers\|Cordeliers Club}} and a close friend and ally of [[Camille Desmoulins]], he was a regular patron of the [[Café Procope]]. After failing to be elected to the [[Legislative Assembly]], he was given a subordinate position in the [[Paris Commune (1789–1795)\|Paris Commune]]. He aligned himself with the Jacobin Club, eventually becoming a part of [[The Mountain]]. Danton also became an ally of the [[Assassins\|Assassin Order]] at some point. Following [[Louis XVI of France\|King Louis XVI]]'s capture after the [[flight to Varennes]], Danton called for his execution. However, he would later retract this position and simply call for his abdication.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Georges Jacques Danton]]</ref>

	===Rise to power===		===Rise to power===

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	The [[Girondists\|Girondist]] government had declared war on [[Austria]] and [[Prussia]] in the spring of 1792. The forces of the [[Charles William Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel\|Duke of Brunswick]] threatened [[Paris]], and the [[Comte de Gambais\|Comte]] and [[Vicomte de Gambais]] led an Austrian spyring which leaked intelligence on the city's defenses. On 2 September, Danton spoke before the [[National Convention]], calling for "more audacity" in the face of overwhelming odds against Austria.<ref name="Database" />		The [[Girondists\|Girondist]] government had declared war on [[Austria]] and [[Prussia]] in the spring of 1792. The forces of the [[Charles William Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel\|Duke of Brunswick]] threatened [[Paris]], and the [[Comte de Gambais\|Comte]] and [[Vicomte de Gambais]] led an Austrian spyring which leaked intelligence on the city's defenses. On 2 September, Danton spoke before the [[National Convention]], calling for "more audacity" in the face of overwhelming odds against Austria.<ref name="Database" />

	Later that day, Danton pretended to be a member of the spyring, being approached by one of the Austrian spies. Danton then called on his guards to arrest the spy. The spy soon eliminated the guards however, and Danton dueled with him. At this time, [[Arno Dorian]] and a team of Assassins arrived and killed the spy. After holding off the other spies, the Assassins were directed to steal documents from the spies before they could reach a courier. The Assassins then killed the Comte and Vicomte de Gambais, along with their accomplices.<ref ~~name="ACU"~~>''Assassin's Creed: Unity''</ref>		Later that day, Danton pretended to be a member of the spyring, being approached by one of the Austrian spies. Danton then called on his guards to arrest the spy. The spy soon eliminated the guards however, and Danton dueled with him. At this time, [[Arno Dorian]] and a team of Assassins arrived and killed the spy. After holding off the other spies, the Assassins were directed to steal documents from the spies before they could reach a courier. The Assassins then killed the Comte and Vicomte de Gambais, along with their accomplices.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[The Austrian Conspiracy]]</ref>

	Danton's speech was credited with rallying the troops. On 20 September, the [[French Army]] defeated the Austrians at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Valmy}}.<ref name="Database" />		Danton's speech was credited with rallying the troops. On 20 September, the [[French Army]] defeated the Austrians at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Valmy}}.<ref name="Database" />
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	===Downfall===		===Downfall===
	{{Quote\|My old friend, you must be mad! You can't sic this butcher on deputies of the Convention!\|Danton confronting Robespierre on his arrests of the Girondists, 1793.\|Assassin's Creed: Unity}}		{{Quote\|My old friend, you must be mad! You can't sic this butcher on deputies of the Convention!\|Danton confronting Robespierre on his arrests of the Girondists, 1793.\|Assassin's Creed: Unity}}
	As the Jacobins rose to power following the fall of the monarchy, Danton became a central political figure along with Maximilien de Robespierre and [[Jean-Paul Marat]], helping to found the [[Committee of Public Safety]]. During this time, they came under the criticism of {{Wiki\|Jean-Baptiste Louvet de Couvrai\|Jean-Baptiste Louvet}}. Danton and Robespierre rebuked this criticism, however.<ref name="ACU" />		As the Jacobins rose to power following the fall of the monarchy, Danton became a central political figure along with Maximilien de Robespierre and [[Jean-Paul Marat]], helping to found the [[Committee of Public Safety]]. During this time, they came under the criticism of {{Wiki\|Jean-Baptiste Louvet de Couvrai\|Jean-Baptiste Louvet}}. Danton and Robespierre rebuked this criticism, however.<ref name="ACU">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – {{Cite}}</ref>

	In the summer of 1793, Robespierre put out a warrant for the arrest of every Girondist. Upon learning of this, Danton protested, wishing to reconcile with the Girondists. He confronted Robespierre and the National Guard Commandant [[François Hanriot]] in the former's office. Danton criticized Robespierre and referred to Hanriot as a "butcher", before taken away by the guards.<ref ~~name="ACU"~~ />		In the summer of 1793, Robespierre put out a warrant for the arrest of every Girondist. Upon learning of this, Danton protested, wishing to reconcile with the Girondists. He confronted Robespierre and the National Guard Commandant [[François Hanriot]] in the former's office. Danton criticized Robespierre and referred to Hanriot as a "butcher", before taken away by the guards.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Political Persecution]]</ref>

	As the revolution went on, Danton called for less violence and the sparing of further bloodshed as a result of the [[Reign of Terror\|Terror]]. Robespierre and [[Louis Antoine de Saint-Just]] accused him of being excessively moderate and a traitor to the revolution. Several friends of Danton printed an article comparing Robespierre to a brutal dictator.<ref name="Database" />		As the revolution went on, Danton called for less violence and the sparing of further bloodshed as a result of the [[Reign of Terror\|Terror]]. Robespierre and [[Louis Antoine de Saint-Just]] accused him of being excessively moderate and a traitor to the revolution. Several friends of Danton printed an article comparing Robespierre to a brutal dictator.<ref name="Database" />

	Danton was reputedly corrupt and willing to change sides in the revolution if it meant that it profited him. He remained steadfast in his opposition to Robespierre and the leading Montagnards and refused to believe that they would move against him, claiming that "they wouldn't dare". Nonetheless, on 30 March 1794, Danton, Desmoulins and 30 other so-called "indulgents" critical of the Terror were arrested. As Danton was put in his cell in the [[Luxembourg Palace]], Robespierre personally visited him, gloatingly showing his former ally personal letters found by Hanriot.<ref name="~~ACU~~" />		Danton was reputedly corrupt and willing to change sides in the revolution if it meant that it profited him. He remained steadfast in his opposition to Robespierre and the leading Montagnards and refused to believe that they would move against him, claiming that "they wouldn't dare".<ref name=":0">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Execution of Georges Danton]]</ref> Nonetheless, on 30 March 1794, Danton, Desmoulins and 30 other so-called "indulgents" critical of the Terror were arrested. As Danton was put in his cell in the [[Luxembourg Palace]], Robespierre personally visited him, gloatingly showing his former ally personal letters found by Hanriot.<ref name=":1">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Danton's Sacrifice]]</ref>

	While Danton, Desmoulins, [[Marie-Jean Hérault de Séchelles\|Marie-Jean Hérault]], {{Wiki\|Pierre Philippeaux}} and d'Églantine were sentenced to be guillotined, Robespierre planned to arrest Danton's friends by using the letters as evidence.<ref name="~~ACU~~" />		While Danton, Desmoulins, [[Marie-Jean Hérault de Séchelles\|Marie-Jean Hérault]], {{Wiki\|Pierre Philippeaux}} and d'Églantine were sentenced to be guillotined, Robespierre planned to arrest Danton's friends by using the letters as evidence.<ref name=":1" />

	===Execution===		===Execution===
	{{Quote\|You follow us shortly, Robespierre! Your house shall be beaten down and sowed with salt!\|Danton to Robespierre before his execution, 1794.\|Assassin's Creed: Unity}}		{{Quote\|You follow us shortly, Robespierre! Your house shall be beaten down and sowed with salt!\|Danton to Robespierre before his execution, 1794.\|Assassin's Creed: Unity}}
	On 5 April, Danton, Desmoulins, d'Églantine, Hérault and Philippeaux were driven to the [[Place de la Concorde\|Place de la Révolution]] on a cart. As they drove by Robespierre's house, the latter watched them proudly. Danton shouted to him "Your house shall be beaten down and sowed with salt". While awaiting execution, Danton reassured Desmoulins that their deaths would not be in vain, and that the revolution would continue. during his execution the crowd supported him, but the guards insisted on opening fire against the protesters, confounding them for traitors.<ref name="~~ACU~~" />		On 5 April, Danton, Desmoulins, d'Églantine, Hérault and Philippeaux were driven to the [[Place de la Concorde\|Place de la Révolution]] on a cart. As they drove by Robespierre's house, the latter watched them proudly. Danton shouted to him "Your house shall be beaten down and sowed with salt". While awaiting execution, Danton reassured Desmoulins that their deaths would not be in vain, and that the revolution would continue. during his execution the crowd supported him, but the guards insisted on opening fire against the protesters, confounding them for traitors.<ref name=":1" />

	Arno and a team of Assassins then arrived to rescue them, but Danton declined, explaining that his death would ruin Robespierre's reputation and cause the latter's fall. However, he did request that they protect his friends and recover the letters.<ref name="~~ACU~~" />		Arno and a team of Assassins then arrived to rescue them, but Danton declined, explaining that his death would ruin Robespierre's reputation and cause the latter's fall. However, he did request that they protect his friends and recover the letters.<ref name=":1" />

	As the Assassins protected his friends, Danton was sent to the platform to be guillotined after Desmoulins. He turned to [[Charles-Henri Sanson]], the executioner, and said "Show my head to the people. It is worth seeing". Moments later, Danton was beheaded.<ref name="~~Database~~" />		As the Assassins protected his friends, Danton was sent to the platform to be guillotined after Desmoulins. He turned to [[Charles-Henri Sanson]], the executioner, and said "Show my head to the people. It is worth seeing". Moments later, Danton was beheaded.<ref name=":0" />

	==Legacy==		==Legacy==
	{{Quote\|Robespierre natters on about freedom and mercy while thousands go to the guillotine. If Danton were alive to see this, he would choke on his own grief.\|A critic of Robespierre, 1794.\|Assassin's Creed: Unity}}		{{Quote\|Robespierre natters on about freedom and mercy while thousands go to the guillotine. If Danton were alive to see this, he would choke on his own grief.\|A critic of Robespierre, 1794.\|Assassin's Creed: Unity}}
	Following the death of Danton and the indulgents, Robespierre was able to govern France with little opposition. Among critics of the latter however, Danton was considered a man of reason and something of a martyr. Robespierre fell from power within months, ending the Reign of Terror.<ref ~~name="ACU"~~ />		Following the death of Danton and the indulgents, Robespierre was able to govern France with little opposition. Among critics of the latter however, Danton was considered a man of reason and something of a martyr. Robespierre fell from power within months, ending the Reign of Terror.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[The Fall of Robespierre]]</ref>

	Despite his excesses and corruption, Danton has been portrayed in a more positive light by historians than revolutionaries such as Robespierre.<ref name="ACU" />		Despite his excesses and corruption, Danton has been portrayed in a more positive light by historians than revolutionaries such as Robespierre.<ref name="ACU" />

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