Jean-Paul Marat — Swiss Scientist born on May 24, 1743, died on July 13, 1793
Jean-Paul Marat was a physician, political theorist and scientist best known for his career in France as a radical journalist and politician during the French Revolution. His journalism became renowned for its fierce tone, uncompromising stance toward the new leaders and institutions of the revolution, and advocacy of basic human rights for the poorest members of society... (wikipedia)