Marie-Jean Hérault de Séchelles 20 September 1759 – 5 April 1794) was a French judge, freemason and politician who took part in the French Revolution.and presidents of the National Convention.

Quick Facts 4th and 24th President of the National Convention, Preceded by ...
Marie-Jean Hérault de Séchelles
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Portrait by Jean-Louis Laneuville
4th and 24th President of the National Convention
In office
8 August 1793  22 August 1793
Preceded byGeorges Danton
Succeeded byMaximilien Robespierre
In office
1 November 1792  15 November 1792
Preceded byÉlie Guadet
Succeeded byHenri Grégoire
Personal details
Born(1759-09-20)20 September 1759
Paris, Kingdom of France
Died5 April 1794(1794-04-05) (aged 34)
Paris, First French Republic
Cause of deathExecution by guillotine
Political partyThe Mountain
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