Blanqui

/ (French blɑ̃kɪ) /


noun
  1. Louis Auguste (French lwi oɡyst). 1805–81, French revolutionary, who organized secret socialist societies and preached violent insurrection; he spent over 30 years in prison

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How to use Blanqui in a sentence

  • Blanqui and Vivien for their handsome conduct in the matter.

    What is Property? | P. J. Proudhon
  • Blanqui used to say—according to Kropotkin—that there were in Paris fifty thousand men ready at any moment for an insurrection.

  • The Jacobins like Delescluze and Blanqui, instead of leading the people, lived in an exclusive circle of friends.

  • Proudhon having presented to this academy a copy of his book, M. Blanqui was appointed to review it.

    What is Property? | P. J. Proudhon
  • I had the pleasure to see the "venerable" Blanqui led up the steps by his admirers.