Georges-Jacques Danton of France and Leadership
What is a leader? A leader as described by Webster's Dictionary is, "person who has commanding authority or influence." A man in history who certainly fits that description is Georges-Jacques Danton of France. Danton had a trouble childhood that included losing his father before his third birthday, and having several encounters with animals that would eventually leave him deformed for life. Danton's early political promise showed most one day in grade school. Back then, the punishment for students was not detentions or demerits, but instead they were struck on the fingers with a ruler. One day, Danton's friend Paré could not recite the assigned text, but refused to put out his hands for punishment. So, Danton stood in his defense and spoke out against the corporal punishment. He spoke so well, that the administration of the school banned that type of punishment. He special ability to speak publicly became he key trait to persuade audiences of all types to concur with his views and really listen to what he had to say, and in turn made him out to be one of the most respected leaders of the French Revolution. Georges-Jacques Danton's leadership inspired the elimination of monarchy in France and the introduction of a republic as seen from his duties in the National Convention, Committee of Public Safety and his role during the Reign of Terror.
First, Georges-Jacques Danton's significant leadership during the French Revolution was highlighted by his efforts to partake in the National Convention. The National Convention was similar to our modern Congress, and it passed bills and undertook the same responsibilities as our Congress. One can observe that Danton was an ups...
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...aking, which in turn made their ideas relate more powerfully. The last, but disappointing similarity between the three leaders is that they were all cut short of their opportunities to continue to spread their word and speak their minds. If these gentlemen were able to carry on their goals of freedom from idealistic societies, then maybe this world would be that much better than it is today. So in closing, remember that there is a lesson to be learned from all of this: One must strive to reach their goals, or else there is no point for goals to be set.
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