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It was over. Robespierre in final desperation tried to kill himself. Unfortunately for him, flintlock pistols were not exactly known for their penetrating power and only allowed for Maximilien Robespierre to blow apart his lower jaw.
At the guillotine gallows the executioner took no pity and ripped off the mass of gauze holding together what remained of the deputy's jaw in order to fit his head threw the neck hold more easily... so it goes.
At the guillotine gallows the executioner took no pity and ripped off the mass of gauze holding together what remained of the deputy's jaw in order to fit his head threw the neck hold more easily... so it goes.