Thermidorians

The group was named for the Thermidorian Reaction in 1794, when its members—led by Paul Barras, Jean-Lambert Tallien and Joseph Fouché — ousted Maximilien Robespierre and Louis Antoine de Saint-Just, who were executed with their supporters on 27 July 1794.

The deputies that supported the Reaction were the following: Over the following days, the Thermidorians took over the majority in the National Convention.

In 1795 a new constitution was introduced, with the National Convention disestablished and the Directory becoming the new government.

After the election of 1795, the Thermidorians obtained the majority in the Council of Five Hundred, the new lower house.

In Paris, the group created a headquarters in the Hôtel de Noailles and Paul Barras became its leader.