Thomas de Mahy, Marquis de Favras (1744–1790) was a French aristocrat and supporter of the House of Bourbon during the French Revolution. Often seen as a martyr of the Royalist cause, Favras was executed for his part in “planning against the people of France.” It is legend that when he read his death warrant before being hanged at age 46, he remarked, “I see that you have made three spelling mistakes.”
Thank goodness he didn’t live to see the Internet — particularly the Public Comment sections.
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