When was it published?

October 5, 1852 in Camden Journal

Foreign News October 5, 1852

Camden Journal

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

M. Robespierre, Celebrated Robespierre

Q: What keywords are associated?

Robespierre Family, Inheritance, Arras Relatives, American Death

Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina

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News from an Arras journal reports the death of M. Robespierre, a relative of the infamous revolutionary, in America, sparking family interest in potential inheritance. The presumptive heiress, from the canton of Carvin, is married to a sugar commission agent in Arras. Other relatives may now reveal their connections.

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The Robespierres.—It has been stated that the M. Robespierre whose death was recently announced was the last of the family. An Arras Journal, however, says: "The news of the death of M. Robespierre, a relative of the celebrated Robespierre, has caused his relatives to fancy that, like many other persons who die in America, he may have left a fortune of millions. The presumptive heiress is one of the Robespierres of the canton of Carvin, and is married to a commission agent for sugar, residing at Arras. All the Robespierres who, during a long time, have kept secret their relationship to the terrible revolutionist, will now turn up."
—Galignani's Messenger.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political

What keywords are associated?

Robespierre Family Inheritance Arras Relatives American Death

What entities or persons were involved?

M. Robespierre Celebrated Robespierre

Where did it happen?

Arras

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Arras

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Recently Announced

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M. Robespierre Celebrated Robespierre

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death of m. robespierre in america; potential inheritance of millions

Event Details

An Arras Journal reports that the recent death of M. Robespierre, relative of the celebrated revolutionary, has led relatives to speculate on a possible large fortune left in America. The presumptive heiress is a Robespierre from the canton of Carvin, married to a sugar commission agent in Arras. Other family members, who hid their relation to the revolutionist, are expected to come forward.