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Marat

A radical French revolutionary journalist.

minor

First appearance: i paris 1793

Marat shows up with force in IX: Demoiselle Candeille. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as a great lover of the theatre who gave Candeille her first start by praising her talent.
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DCDésirée Candei…CDCollot d'HerboisCCCitizen Chauve…MAMarat

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  • Minor French and English characters
  • Revolutionary antagonists and targets

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  • Escalation
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