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Thermidorian Reaction — The Thermidorian Reaction was a revolt in the French Revolution against the excesses of the Reign of Terror. It was triggered by a vote of the Committee of Public Safety to execute Robespierre, Saint Just and several other leading members of the… … Wikipedia
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Thermidorian — /therr mi dawr ee euhn, dohr /, n. 1. a member of the French moderate group who participated in the downfall of Robespierre and his followers on the 9th Thermidor (July 27th), 1794. 2. a supporter of the reactionary movement following this coup d … Universalium
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