Charlotte Corday was a French revolutionary known for assassinating the radical journalist Jean-Paul Marat on July 13, 1793. She believed that Marat's extreme views were fueling violence during the French Revolution. Corday hoped that by killing him, she could restore peace and save France from further bloodshed. After the assassination, Corday was arrested and put on trial. She defended her actions by arguing that Marat's death would benefit the nation. Ultimately, she was executed by guillotine on July 17, 1793, becoming a symbol of political conviction and the complexities of revolutionary ideals.