because they both were dictators, and they were intelligent and quick-witted.
No relation whatsoever
Robespierre ruled over a representative government, while Napoleon ruled over a dictatorship
Napoleon Bonaparte developed a friendship with Augustin Robespierre, the brother of the more famous Maximilien Robespierre, during the French Revolution. This connection initially helped Napoleon gain political favor, as he aligned himself with revolutionary ideals. However, after the fall of the Robespierre brothers in 1794, Napoleon distanced himself from their faction to avoid political fallout and furthered his own ambitions, ultimately positioning himself for future power in France.
No, it was controlled by Maximilien Robespierre.
France, after the Reign of Terror led by Maximilien Robespierre.
the directory :P
No, Maximilien Robespirre was sent to the guillotine on 28 July 1794 before Napoleon became the First Consul.
Maximilien Robespierre ruled first, as he was a leading figure during the French Revolution and played a crucial role in the Reign of Terror from 1793 until his downfall in 1794. Napoleon Bonaparte rose to power later, becoming the First Consul in 1799 and later Emperor of the French in 1804. Thus, Robespierre's influence and leadership in revolutionary France occurred prior to Napoleon's ascent.
Robespierre and Napoleon both played pivotal roles in shaping modern France during the late 18th century, emerging from the chaos of the French Revolution. Each sought to implement radical change; Robespierre through revolutionary ideals and the Reign of Terror, while Napoleon aimed to consolidate power and establish a stable government. Both figures also used strong rhetoric and governance methods to maintain control, ultimately leading to their respective downfalls as they faced resistance to their authoritative approaches.
The Directorate (5 members). This became the Consulate (with Napoleon as First Consul), and then the Empire.
Perhaps, Napoleon was a close follower of the brothers Maximilian and Augustin Robespierre who were advocates of the deist theology espoused by Rousseau. He might have supported Napoleon's advocacy for Protestants, Jews and Muslims and would surely have supported his treatment of the Catholic Church in general, but would have been appalled at his acceptance of the last rites.
The assessment of whether France was better off under Robespierre and the radical Jacobins or Napoleon depends on the perspective one takes. The Jacobins aimed for radical egalitarian reforms and the establishment of a republic, but their reign was marked by violence, repression, and the Reign of Terror. In contrast, Napoleon brought stability, legal reforms through the Napoleonic Code, and expanded France’s influence across Europe, but at the cost of authoritarian rule and continuous warfare. Ultimately, while the Jacobins pursued lofty ideals, Napoleon's leadership may have provided more lasting institutional changes and stability.