we burned out all their mansions in the name of Robespierre. Robespierre is considered to be one of the most important leaders of the French Revolution. Robespierre fought for universal suffrage,unrestricted entry into the national guard and public offices,and he opposed the royal veto. He also defended actors,Jews and Negro slaves. when the Convention first sat in September 1792 Robespierre was accused of dictatorship by the Girdonist faction. He intervened 11 times during the trial of Louis XVI, and his speech on December 3 rallied those who were hesitant to take action against the king.