Top Quotes & Sayings by Thomas de Mahy, marquis de Favras

Thomas de Mahy, Marquis de Favras, 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" under the Count of Provence. He is known for deadpanning: "I see that you have made three spelling mistakes," upon reading his death sentence warrant.