Committee of General Security

The Committee of General Security (French: comité de sûreté générale), was the committee set up by National Convention during the French Revolution for surveillance of the police force.

Related Topics:
French - National Convention - French Revolution - Surveillance - Police

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The Committee sought out those guilty of treason to France. Based on its decisions thousands were guillotined.

Related Topics:
France - Decision - Guillotine

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