#french monarchy

[tiny-librarian]

During the alarm for the life of the Queen, regret at not possessing an heir to the throne was not even thought of. The King himself was wholly occupied with the care of preserving an adored wife.

The Memoirs of Madame Campan

#marie antoinette #louis xvi #awkward otp #french monarchy #house of bourbon #BUT I LOVE THEM SO MUCH #long live the queue

[bed-wed-behead-your-fave]

The french monarchy (from the 1780s)

behead, behead, or behead

#bed wed behead #French monarchy #real life #king louis xiv

[futurelotterywinner3]

Marie Aintoinette being taken to her execution by André Castaigne, 1901

#marie antoinette #french revolution #louis xvi #french monarchy #painting #art #20th century #andre castaigne

[nordleuchten]

La Fayette and the Monarchy – a Summary

La Fayette’s relationship with the Monarchy, both in France and elsewhere in Europe, was often a rather strained one. While he was not opposed to the institution of the monarchy as such, he often found himself at odds with the ruling families. But regardless of the times and the relationship then existing between La Fayette and Europe’s crowned heads – there was almost always also a certain comedic or even ironical element to it.

So here is a little list of some of La Fayette “best moments”:

La Fayette insulted the future Louis XVIII (and angered his father-in-law in the process)

La Fayette on the future William IV (aka the “Royal Little Tar”)

La Fayette trying to apologize to Louis XVI after going against his direct orders not to sail to America

La Fayette at a dinner party with Lord Cornwallis, Frederick, Duke of York and Frederick the Great

La Fayette featured in rather explicit prints with Marie Antoinette

Queen Charlotte’s approval of La Fayette’s imprisonment

La Fayette’s descendant currently sits on the Belgian Throne

… to be continued

#marquis de lafayette #la fayette #french history #american history #american revolution #french revolution #marie antoinette #louis xvi #louis xviii #lord charles cornwallis #frederick duke of york #frederick the great #history #french monarchy #belgium monarchy #british royal family

[krasivaa]

A tribute to my dearest Marie Antoinette 💖

#forgot to post this when it actually was 16th of october lmfao #marie antoinette #french revolution #1790s #marie antoniette 2006 #my edit #viva la vida #coldplay #french monarchy #queen of france #habsburg #house of bourbon #tumblr fyp

[life-imitates-art-far-more]

Augustin Pajou (1730-1809) "Madame du Barry" Porcelain Jeanne Bécu, Comtesse du Barry (1743-1793) was the last maîtresse-en-titre of King Louis XV of France. She was executed, by guillotine, during the French Revolution due to accounts of treason—particularly being suspected of assisting émigrés flee from the Revolution.

#sculptures #art #artwork #sculpture bust #female portrait #augustin pajou #porcelain #fine art #portrait of a woman #history #french revolution #hair #drapery #french aristocracy #french monarchy #late 1700s #late 18th century #aesthetic #aesthetics

[tmarshconnors]

“Only fools, pure theorists, or apprentices fail to take public opinion into account.”

Jacques Necker was a Genevan banker and statesman who served as finance minister for Louis XVI. He was a reformer, but his innovations sometimes caused great discontent.

Born: 30 September 1732, Geneva, Switzerland

Died: 9 April 1804, Geneva, Switzerland

Swiss Origins: Necker was born in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1732. His Swiss background made him a foreigner in the French political landscape, and this sometimes influenced the perception of his policies.

Self-Financed Publication: Necker was known for his publication titled "Compte Rendu," or "Report on the Finances." This document, which detailed the state of France's finances, was unique in that Necker personally financed its publication. This move aimed to showcase transparency and gain public support.

Resignation through Illness: In 1781, Necker resigned from his position as Finance Minister, citing health reasons. His resignation was accepted, but he continued to influence French politics from behind the scenes. He was later recalled to office in 1788.

Criticized by Revolutionaries: Despite being initially celebrated for his efforts to improve financial transparency, Necker faced criticism from revolutionary figures like Maximilien Robespierre. They accused him of being too sympathetic to the monarchy and not fully supporting the revolutionary cause.

Exile in Switzerland: After the fall of the Bastille in 1789 and the escalation of the French Revolution, Necker resigned once again. Fearing for his safety, he sought refuge in Switzerland. His departure marked the end of his active political career.

#Jacques Necker #French Revolution #Finance Minister #Louis XVI #Economic Reforms #Enlightenment #Transparency in Government #Swiss Banker #Statesman #Political Reform #Public Finances #1789 Crisis #National Assembly #Royal Finances #Dismissal from Office #Necker Reports #French Monarchy #Social Unrest #Financial Management #Legacy of Jacques Necker #quoteoftheday #today on tumblr

[beyond-crusading]

Highlights from the divorce trial of Louis XII

In 1498, King of France Louis XII launched a trial against his wife so he could divorce her, and secure a much more valuable marriage with Anne, duchess of Brittany. Divorce trials for Kings were settled by the Papacy, and, thankfully for Louis, he had just allied himself with the current Pope, Alexander VI Borgia...

Some highlights:

- 27 witnesses testified for the King, and only 3 - selected by the King himself - for his wife Jeanne.

- The King's prosecutor tried to prove Louis and Jeanne's union was incestuous, because Jeanne's father was Louis' godfather, making Louis and Jeanne spiritual siblings.

- The King's men tried to convince the judges that Jeanne's father, Louis XI, forces Louis to marry his daughter, rendering the marriage illegal. To prove this point, a witness testified that the tyrannical Louis XI terrified "not only the men of his kingdom, but also the trees" (??)

- To further emphasize that this marriage was forced upon Louis, the prosecutor insisted on Jeanne's ugliness. He explained that when Louis' mother met Jeanne for the first time, she was so taken aback that she fainted on the spot.

- Unfortunately for Louis, canonical law didn't recognize ugliness as a valid cause for divorce (only as a valid reason to break off a betrothal)

- Witnesses claimed Louis XI had hated Louis since he was a baby, because when baby Louis was being baptized, he pissed on the King's hand, which the superstitious Louis XI interpreted as a sign of a inherent rebellious nature

Louis XII DID manage to divorce his wife. Something French Kings had often tried to do, rarely with success. Not a great win for fair and ethical trials though...

#history #early modern history #france #louis xii #louis xi #french history #french monarchy

[lesliasonsdemarieantoinette]

Madame Victoire

chambre à coucher

Chateau de Versailles

Versailles, France

Victoire Louise Marie Thérèse; 11 May 1733 – 7 June 1799

The French princess was the seventh child and fifth daughter of King Louis XV of France and Queen Maria Leszczyńska. She was named after her father and Queen Maria Theresa, her great-great-grandmother and the consort of Louis XIV of France.

Originally known as Madame Quatrième, signifying the fourth daughter of the King (an older sister had died in February 1733, before her birth), she was later known as Madame Victoire. She outlived eight of her nine siblings, and was survived by her older sister Madame Adélaïde by less than a year. The sisters were collectively known as Mesdames.

Reference, Achaintre, Nicolas Louis, Histoire généalogique et chronologique de la maison royale de Bourbon, Vol. 2, (Publisher Mansut Fils, 4 Rue de l'École de Médecine, Paris, 1825)

#chateau de versailles #marie antoinette #french monarchy #madame victoire #gothic #french history

[charlesreeza]

The church of Saint-Jean-au-Marché contains many impressive stained-glass windows. This one from 1872 by Charles Levêque depicts the second coronation of Louis le Bègue (Louis the Stammerer) by Pope John VIII in 878 in Troyes.  

Louis was the eldest son of Emperor Charles the Bald and Ermentrude of Orléans. He succeeded his younger brother Charles the Child.  I mention all of this only because I love the nicknames given to kings at that time.  Regardless of the subject, it is a gorgeous work of art.

Photo by Charles Reeza

#Troyes #France #French monarchy #stained glass window #catholic church #places to see #travel photos #19th century art

[tiny-librarian]

I commend to God my wife and my children, my sister, my aunts, my brothers, and all those who are attached to me by ties of blood, or by any other manner whatsoever. I pray God especially to cast the eyes of his mercy on my wife, my children, and my sister, who have suffered so long with me; to support them by his grace if they lose me, and for as long as they remain in this perishable world.

#louis xvi #marie antoinette #marie therese charlotte #louis xvii #madame elisabeth #madame victoire #madame adelaide #louis xviii #charles x #house of bourbon #french monarchy #long live the queue

[electronicdelusionstarlight]

I hate this thing with a burning passion WHAT THE FUCK???

#Anime #Manga #Isekai #???? #ANOTHER Pro French Monarchy Manga??? #WHAT???

[illustratus]

Henri de la Rochejaquelein by Pierre-Narcisse Guérin

#henri de la rochejaquelein #art #pierre narcisse guérin #portrait #war in the vendée #vendée #royalist #royalists #french revolutionary wars #french revolution #france #french #henri du vergier #vendéan #insurrection #rebellion #catholic #royal #history #europe #european #aristocratic #nobility #aristocrat #nobleman #kingdom of france #general #monarchy #army #vendéans

[werewolfetone]

Hi Reddit, recently I (36m) took my wife (35f) and tried to flee the country due to fear of the revolution that has elevated the lowly and struck down noble privilege sweeping the country. The government has caught me and seems rather displeased with me for it. AITA?

#louis xvi #marie antoinette #monarchy quarantine tag #french revolution #frev #jory.txt

[autumnalmess]

Today this girl sitting next to me asked "wait, does France have a monarchy?" Oh boy oh boy Nina do I have a story to tell you

#RIGHT SO IN 1789 #les miserables #SO IT WAS A MONARCHY AND THEN IT WASN'T AND THEN IT WASNT STILL BUT IN A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT WAY AND THEN IT WAS AGAIN AND THEN IT WASN'T #enjolras would be fucking fuming #les mis #victor hugo #les misposting #enjolras #les amis de l'abc #french revolution

[life-imitates-art-far-more]

François Flameng (1856-1923) "Marie-Antoinette se rendant au supplice" ("Marie Antoinette on her way to her execution") (1885) Oil on canvas

#paintings #art #artwork #history painting #royal #françois flameng #francois flameng #oil on canvas #fine art #french artist #marie antoinette #french revolution #royalty #monarchy #queen #white dress #dresses #clothing #clothes #execution #1880s #late 1800s #late 19th century #aristocracy