Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Marie-Jeanne Roland de la Platière, better known simply as Madame Roland and born Marie-Jeanne Phlipon (17 March 1754 - 8 November 1793), was, together with her husband Jean-Marie Roland de la Platière, a supporter of the French Revolution and influential member of the Girondist faction. She fell out of favor during the Reign of Terror and died on the guillotine. Madame Roland was born as Marie-Jean Phlipon, known to friends as Manon, in 1754 and was the only child of seven to survive the first year in the home of Pierre Gacien and Marguerite Binot Phlipon. From her early years she a successful, enthusiastic, talented student. From the beginning she was strong willed and resisted doing anything that did not agree with her sensibilities. She frequently challenged her father and instructors as she progressed through an advanced, well-rounded education.