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title: Paul Barras
author: Pierre-Michel Alix
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16946/paul-barras/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2023-01-27
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# Paul Barras

_Authored by Pierre-Michel Alix_

## Image File

[![Paul Barras](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/16946.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/16946.jpg)

## Image Caption

[Paul](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Paul/) Barras (1755-1828), a prominent French leader during both the [Thermidorian Reaction](https://www.worldhistory.org/Thermidorian_Reaction/) and the [French Directory](https://www.worldhistory.org/French_Directory/), a politician known for his cunning. Here he is depicted in the ceremonial robes of a French Director. The painting was by Pierre-Michel Alix, late 18th century; in the Musée Carnavalet.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Alix, P. (2023, January 27). Paul Barras. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16946/paul-barras/>
### Chicago
Alix, Pierre-Michel. "Paul Barras." *World History Encyclopedia*, January 27, 2023. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16946/paul-barras/>.
### MLA
Alix, Pierre-Michel. "Paul Barras." *World History Encyclopedia*, 27 Jan 2023, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16946/paul-barras/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Paul_Barras.jpg) by [**Pierre-Michel Alix**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Paul_Barras.jpg). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 27 January 2023. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.