Who was Desmoulins' close and tragic political ally?
Georges Danton
Jean-Paul Marat
Lafayette
Prudhomme
Answer
Georges Danton, Desmoulins' intimate political comrade and fellow French Revolution leader, shared his zeal for revolutionary change. Sadly, their alliance culminated in a disastrous fate, as both fell victim to the tumultuous and unpredictable nature of the Revolution, becoming tragic symbols of the period's volatility and the perils of political power.
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