Napoleon and guillotine

How many political opponents were guillotined  during Napoleons reign?


It is difficult to say for sure how many political opponents were guillotined during Napoleon's reign. Some historians estimate that the number is in the hundreds, while others believe that it could be in the thousands.

There are a few reasons why it is so difficult to get an accurate number. First, the guillotine was not the only method of execution used during Napoleon's reign. Many political opponents were also shot, hanged, or deported. Second, the records of executions during this period are incomplete. Many of the records were destroyed during the French Revolution or the Napoleonic Wars.

Despite these challenges, there is some evidence that suggests that a significant number of political opponents were guillotined during Napoleon's reign. For example, a study by the French historian Jean Tulard found that there were at least 130 executions by guillotine between 1799 and 1815. However, Tulard's study only includes executions that were carried out in Paris. It is possible that there were many more executions that took place outside of Paris, which would increase the total number of executions significantly.

In conclusion, it is difficult to say for sure how many political opponents were guillotined during Napoleon's reign. However, the available evidence suggests that a significant number of executions took place, and it is likely that the true number is much higher than what is currently known.

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There is no definitive answer to this question, as the exact number of political opponents who were guillotined during Napoleon's reign is unknown. However, estimates range from a few hundred to a few thousand.

The Reign of Terror, which took place from 1793 to 1794, was a period of political violence and repression in France. During this time, thousands of people were executed, many by guillotine. Napoleon was not in power during the Reign of Terror, but he did support the Jacobins, who were responsible for many of the executions.

After the Reign of Terror, Napoleon came to power and established the Consulate. During this time, there were still some political executions, but they were not as common as they had been during the Reign of Terror.

Napoleon's reign ended in 1815, and he was exiled from France. After his exile, there were a few more political executions in France, but they were not carried out by the guillotine.

In conclusion, the exact number of political opponents who were guillotined during Napoleon's reign is unknown. However, estimates range from a few hundred to a few thousand.