Maximilien Robespierre

Today's marathon episode is about the French revolutionary figure Maximilien Robespierre, whose apparent lack of sexuality has been a point of discussion for scholars ever since his death. Join us as we try to find the real man behind more than two hundred years of conflicting propaganda, explore methods of approaching history on the asexual spectrum, and add to the pantheon of Queer As Fact historical pets. Check out our website , where you can find our sources, as well as everything there is to know about Queer as Fact. If you enjoy our content, consider supporting us on Patreon , checking out our merch , and following us on Instagram , Tumblr and Bluesky . [Image: Wikimedia Commons, Portrait of Maximilien Robespierre, c. 1790, anonymous artist]

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Maximilien Robespierre is an episode from Queer as Fact by Queer as Fact.

This episode is 140:37 long.

This episode was published on Jul 15, 2025.

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