Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Marie-Antoinette


Marie-Antoinette was an Austrian princess who was married to Louis, the future king of France, at the age of 14. In 1775, her husband ascended the throne as Louis XVI.

Though initially popular with the French public, the young queen became notorious for her lavish lifestyle and claims that she controlled the king. 

As the country lapsed into famine and financial ruin, Marie-Antoinette’s extravagant spending contributed, albeit a small amount, to the mounting national debt while wreaking havoc on her reputation. 

When the revolutionary forces took control of the government and dismantled the monarchy in 1792, the royal family was placed under house arrest.

Marie-Antoinette was tried by the Revolutionary Tribunal and guillotined in October 1793, nine months after the execution of her husband.

I think it was a  punishment a little too extreme to this young princess, she just wanted to be happy and unique.

what you guys think about it?

11 comments:

  1. ahjahajhaa that was extreme i guess...

    let her alone and poor could be enough!

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  2. Very interesting your article published target and I think women like you who is not conceited and are interested in looking good and I think if a little exaggerated the punishment imposed, but so were the laws at the time and please that woman is not vain I think every woman is without a doubt and more like her

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  3. I think that it was obviously a serious punishment, but in those days it was normal. them was accustomed to live with the best.

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  4. so interesting post, but, come on dianna, dont post things such a bored hahahahaha! talk about something else =P

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  5. I agree with Eduardo although it is interesting to know something about the ancestors :)

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  6. Sangri don't be a hater. I couldn't find any inspiration hahaha..!

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  7. if it was an extreme punishment, but as rulers, were giving a lot of talk after seeing that there was famine and she just wasting money on things they did not give food to anyone! "NOW THAT KEEPS GOING!

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  8. Interesting, a little history
    I agree with Jair, currently still happening but the punishment is different (not to that extreme).

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  9. It's interesting the story of this lady, although I didn't like the movie. About the punishment, well in those days, that was the way to make "justice" work.

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  10. I think it's good to do justice in some cases, but on this occasion if it was way too extreme.

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  11. It's a great article, yes I think it's an extrem punishment, know a days isn't usuall.

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