Princess Élisabeth of France facts for kids
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| Born | 3 May 1764 Palace of Versailles, France |
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| Died | 10 May 1794 (aged 30) Paris, France |
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| Burial | Cimetière des Errancis, Paris, France, (first) Catacombs of Paris (final) | ||||
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| House | House of Bourbon | ||||
| Father | Louis of France | ||||
| Mother | Marie Josèphe of Saxony | ||||
Élisabeth Philippine Marie Hélène de France (born May 3, 1764 – died May 10, 1794), known as Madame Élisabeth, was a French princess. She was the youngest sister of King Louis XVI. Élisabeth was also called a "Granddaughter of France" because her father was the son of the king.
During the French Revolution, she chose to stay with her brother, King Louis XVI, and his family. She was executed in Paris during a very difficult time known as the "Reign of Terror".
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Early Life in Versailles
Élisabeth was the youngest child of the Dauphin and Dauphine of France. A Dauphin was the title for the heir to the French throne. She was born in the famous Palace of Versailles while her grandfather, King Louis XV, was still ruling.
Élisabeth grew up at the royal palace. She was very close to her older sister, Clotilde. Both sisters were raised together by Madame de Marsan, who was in charge of their education.
Hobbies and Interests
Princess Élisabeth was a very skilled horse rider. She also loved art and enjoyed drawing. Some of her drawings can still be seen today in the museum at the Château de Versailles.
In 1774, her grandfather, King Louis XV, passed away. Her older brother then became the new king, known as Louis XVI.
Devotion and Loyalty
Élisabeth was a very religious person. She was also extremely loyal and devoted to her brother, King Louis XVI. She decided not to get married so that she could stay in France and be near her family.
In 1777, there was a suggestion for her to marry Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor. He was the son of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria and the brother of her sister-in-law, Queen Marie Antoinette. However, Élisabeth politely refused the marriage, and her brother the King agreed with her decision.
The French Revolution
During the French Revolution, the royal family faced many dangers. Élisabeth chose to remain with her brother and his family, even as the situation became more and more dangerous. She was arrested along with them.
Élisabeth was executed during the French Revolution's "Reign of Terror." This was a period when many people were arrested and executed. She was first buried in a cemetery in Paris called Cimetière des Errancis. Later, her body was moved to the Catacombs of Paris.
Images for kids
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Élisabeth as a child by Joseph Ducreux, 1768
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Élisabeth Philippe Marie Helene de France by Pierre François Léonard Fontaine, c. 1775
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Madame Elisabeth with harp
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Vigée Le Brun, manner of – Élisabeth of France
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Elisabeth de France Labille-Guiard 1787
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Élisabeth during the Demonstration of 20 June 1792.
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Kucharski Madame Elisabeth Temple
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The farewell between the former Louis XVI and his family, including Élisabeth, before his execution.
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Madame Élisabeth by François-Séraphin Delpech, c.1823
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See also
In Spanish: Madame Isabel de Francia para niños
