On July 16, 1676, thousands of Parisians are distributed along the route taken by the Brinvilliers to get to the place of execution. So here is this monster who has poisoned her father and brothers ! The tiny marquise 46-year-old is immersed in his prayers on the cart of the executioner. She looks more like a saint than a criminal. The many onlookers would have almost tears in the eyes. Yet, in a few minutes, the executioner will settle well and his neck. Framed by the executor of the high works of Paris, and by her confessor, the marquise wears a ro…
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