Question 1

Who was Mirabeau?

Accepted Answer

Honoré-Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau (l. 1749-1791) was a French orator and nobleman who rose to prominence as a leader during the early stages of the French Revolution (1789-1799).

Question 2

Which estate did Mirabeau represent?

Accepted Answer

Since Mirabeau was barred from election as a deputy of his own Second Estate, as he personally owned no land, he instead ran as a deputy for the Third Estate. Mirabeau would become recognized as a leader of the Third Estate's plight.

Question 3

Was Mirabeau a revolutionary or a monarchist?

Accepted Answer

Mirabeau was an advocate for a constitutional monarchy and urged the creation of a system of government like the one used by Great Britain. He believed the Revolution had achieved all its goals in 1789 and saw himself as one of the king's ministers, charged with creating a constitutional monarchy compatible with the new revolutionary reforms.

Honoré-Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau

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