Guignol (French: [ɡiɲɔl]) is the main character in a French puppet show which has come to bear his name. It represents the workers in the silk industry of France.

When was Guignol created?

Le Théâtre du Grand-Guignol was founded in 1897 by Oscar Méténier, who planned it as a space for naturalist performance. With 293 seats, the venue was the smallest in Paris. A former chapel, the theatre's previous life was evident in the boxes – which looked like confessionals – and in the angels over the orchestra.

What were puppet shows used for during the French Revolution?

During the French revolution, Mourguet became a dentist and used puppet shows to attract patients and distract them while he was pulling out their teeth.