Jean-Paul Marat (1743–1793)
Born 1743 CE, died 1793 CE.
Jean-Paul Marat (UK: , US: ; French: [ʒɑ̃pɔl maʁa]; born Mara; 24 May 1743 – 13 July 1793) was a French scientist, physician, political theorist, journalist, and politician. Before the French Revolution, he pursued a career in medicine and science and published works on subjects including optics, electricity, political theory, and criminal law. During the Revolution he became one of its most prolific, radical and controversial journalists. Through his newspaper L'Ami du peuple (The Friend of the People), Marat responded rapidly to political events but also publicized complaints and grievances brought to him by ordinary citizens, presenting himself as their advocate against officials and others whom he accused of injustice or abuse. Publication reached an extraordinary intensity in 1791, when about 500 issues appeared. Marat became closely associated with the sans-culottes and the radical politics of Paris. He did not work entirely alone, but received financial and practical assistance from a small circle of devoted supporters, including two sisters, a cook and a typesetter who lived in the same house with him.
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