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Elisabeth Philippine Marie Helene Bourbon Biography and Timeline

Follow Elisabeth Philippine Marie Helene Bourbon through 12 dated historical records for France.

Elisabeth Philippine Marie Helene Bourbon, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

12Distinct records
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1791–1791Years on this page

1791

Princess accompanies the king - Political significance

Princess Madame Elisabeth · Paris · Revolution / Revolution of France

Elisabeth Philippine Marie Helene Bourbon figured in events surrounding princess accompanies the king at Paris. Her presence made the attempted escape a family undertaking rather than the flight of the king alone. The crisis intensified the divide between constitutional monarchists and activists who doubted that the king could be trusted.

Role range: 1789-1792

Princess accompanies the king

Princess Madame Elisabeth · Paris · Revolution / Revolution of France

Madame Elisabeth accompanied her brother Louis XVI on the clandestine journey out of Paris. Her presence made the attempted escape a family undertaking rather than the flight of the king alone.

Role range: 1789-1792

Flight to Varennes

Princess · Tuileries Palace · Revolution / Revolution of France

Madame Elisabeth accompanies Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette during the escape attempt

Role range: 1789-1792 – 1764-1794

Flight to Varennes

Princess · Tuileries Palace · Revolution / Revolution of France

Madame Elisabeth accompanies Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette during the escape attempt.

Role range: 1789-1792 – 1764-1794

Flight to Varennes

Princess · Sister of Louis XVI · Tuileries Palace · Revolution / Revolution of France

Accompanies Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette during the escape attempt

Role range: 1789-1792 – 1764-1794

Flight to Varennes

Princess · Sister of Louis XVI · Tuileries Palace · Revolution / Revolution of France

Accompanies Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette during the escape attempt.

Role range: 1789-1792 – 1764-1794

Arrest of Elisabeth Philippine Marie Helene Bourbon

Princess · Varennes · Revolution / Revolution of France

Madame Elisabeth is held with the royal family in Varennes after recognition of the king

Role range: 1789-1792 – 1764-1794

Arrest of Elisabeth Philippine Marie Helene Bourbon

Princess · Varennes · Revolution / Revolution of France

Madame Elisabeth is held with the royal family in Varennes after recognition of the king.

Role range: 1789-1792 – 1764-1794

Detention

Princess · Sister of Louis XVI · Varennes · Revolution / Revolution of France

Held with the royal family in Varennes after recognition of the king

Role range: 1789-1792 – 1764-1794

Detention

Princess · Sister of Louis XVI · Varennes · Revolution / Revolution of France

Held with the royal family in Varennes after recognition of the king.

Role range: 1789-1792 – 1764-1794

Return

Princess · Paris · Revolution / Revolution of France

Madame Elisabeth returns to captivity in the Tuileries after the Varennes episode

Role range: 1789-1792 – 1764-1794

Return

Princess · Paris · Revolution / Revolution of France

Madame Elisabeth returns to captivity in the Tuileries after the Varennes episode.

Role range: 1789-1792 – 1764-1794

Records, sources and methodology

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