Monroe also saved Tom Paine, whose revolutionary fervor had inspired him to become a French citizen and win a seat in the Convention. When Paine voted against executing King Louis XVI, however, Robespierre sent him to prison, where he languished in ever-deteriorating health until Monroe rescued him in November 1794, and brought him to La Folie to recuperate.
James Monroe played a crucial role in the life of Tom Paine, a pivotal figure in the revolutionary movement. Inspired by Paine's beliefs, Monroe became a French citizen and part of the revolutionary Convention. However, when Paine voted against the execution of King Louis XVI, he was imprisoned by Robespierre and faced severe health declines during his confinement. This situation highlighted the volatile nature of revolutionary politics and the perils that...
