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French nobles

Coverage of French nobles in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Aug 26 · 01:37 UTCMost recent: Aug 26 · 01:37 UTC
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Capitol Policeorganization1guillotinetopic1French Revolutiontopic1reign of terrortopic1Louis XVIperson1Marie Antoinetteperson1
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  • SECURITYAug 26 · 01:37 UTCKXRM FOX21 COLORADO SPRINGS
    Capitol Police seize guillotine from pickup truck

    Capitol Police seized a guillotine from a pickup truck. Historically, guillotines were used as a primary method of execution during the French Revolution in the late 1790s. During the Reign of Terror, this weapon was used to kill thousands, including French nobles, King Louis XVI, and Marie Antoinette.

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