Philippe, Duc d’Orleans (1747-93)


Opponent of Louis XVI. He was involved in numerous intrigues. He voted for Louis XVI’s death in the trial. His main purpose was to become the Emperor of France. He was executed in 1793.

He did not arrange the "stealing" of Marie Antoinette for the wedding like Episode 2 "Fly! An Austrian Butterfly". Also it was his wife who arranged Jeanne la Motte's escape to England after Diamond Necklace Affair.


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