The Actual Look Of These Historical Figures Might Shock You

Published on 01/20/2020
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His True Looks with Limits

Forensic pathologist Philippe Charlier along with his friend Philippe Froesch, a facial reconstruction specialist teamed up in 2013 to create a replica of Robespierre’s figure. They used the ruler’s death mask as a key part of the research, which was created a short while after he was executed.

His True Features

His True Features

Robespierre was eventually arrested, and there are some disputes as to whether he attempted suicide or was shot in the jaw. Either way, a few days later he was executed along with 21 of his closest supporters.

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