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3 days ago · The Palace of Versailles (⫽ v ɛər ˈ s aɪ, v ɜːr ˈ s aɪ ⫽ vair-SY, vur-SY; French: château de Versailles [ʃɑto d(ə) vɛʁsɑj] ⓘ) is a former royal residence commissioned by King Louis XIV located in Versailles, about 19 kilometers (12 mi) west of Paris, France.
Jun 17, 2024 · During the crises of 1789 as well as those to come, Marie-Antoinette proved to be stronger and more decisive than her husband. After a crowd stormed the Bastille on July 14, 1789, the queen failed to convince Louis to take refuge with his army at Metz.
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- Marie-Antoinette was queen of France from 1774 to 1793 and is associated with the decline of the French monarchy. Her alleged remark “Let them eat...
- Marie-Antoinette was the youngest daughter of the Holy Roman emperor Francis I and Maria Theresa. She was only 14 when her parents had her married...
- As queen, Marie-Antoinette was always unpopular. She spent lavishly, but her extravagance was only a minor cause of France’s growing debt in the 17...
- Marie-Antoinette was the youngest daughter of the Holy Roman emperor Francis I and Maria Theresa and was married to Louis XVI. Though the first sev...
- Marie-Antoinette was guillotined in 1793 after the Revolutionary Tribunal found her guilty of crimes against the state. The royal family had been c...
Jun 30, 2024 · Delve into the captivating documentary The Queen of Versailles (2012) and gain insight into the captivating story of a wealthy family's pursuit of opulence. Discover why this film is a must-watch for those interested in the complexities of wealth and the American Dream.
Jun 12, 2024 · The Queen is Back! Star of new series, Queen of Versailles Reigns Again streaming on @hbomax. #QueenOfVersailles. 17K Followers.
6 days ago · Feedback. Official Trailer For The Queen of Versailles Released In 2012.
Jun 25, 2024 · Louis XIV, king of France (1643–1715), ruled his country, principally from his great palace at Versailles, during one of the country’s most brilliant periods. Today he remains the symbol of absolute monarchy of the classical age.
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6 days ago · Many of us first met Jackie Siegel, her husband David, their eight children and many pets in Lauren Greenfield’s 2012 award-winning documentary, The Queen of Versailles, which chronicled the construction of the family’s 90,000-square-foot home, one of the largest and most expensive in the country.