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Foucquier-Tinville

The French revolutionary prosecutor, mentioned briefly.

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Also known as Citoyen Foucquier - Tinville

First appearance: Paris: September, 1792

Foucquier-Tinville shows up with force in Paris: September, 1792. The page is where that presence becomes real.

President of the Committee of Public Safety, who receives mysterious notes signed with the Scarlet Pimpernel device.
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Foucquier-Tinville first appears in 0002 i paris september 1792.

In Paris: September, 1792: President of the Committee of Public Safety, who receives mysterious notes signed with the Scarlet Pimpernel device.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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