Fersen arranges carriage
Count Fersen helped organize transport and disguises for the royal family's departure from Paris. His role was operational rather than an attempt to claim political authority in France.
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Fersen arranges carriage - Public reaction
Hans Axel Fersen figured in events surrounding fersen arranges carriage at Paris. His role was operational rather than an attempt to claim political authority in France. Public knowledge of the failed journey encouraged both republican criticism and efforts to defend the remaining monarchy.
Flight to Varennes
Marie Antoinette leaves Paris with the royal family during the attempted escape
Flight to Varennes
Marie Antoinette leaves Paris with the royal family during the attempted escape.
Flight to Varennes
Leaves Paris with the royal family during the attempted escape
Flight to Varennes
Marie Antoinette Queen of France left Paris with the royal family during the attempted escape.
Flight to Varennes
Bouille prepares loyal troops near Montmedy as the intended military support for Louis XVI
Flight to Varennes
Bouille prepares loyal troops near Montmedy as the intended military support for Louis XVI.
Flight to Varennes
Prepares loyal troops near Montmedy as intended support for Louis XVI
Flight to Varennes
Prepares loyal troops near Montmedy as intended support for Louis XVI.
Flight to Varennes
Madame Elisabeth accompanies Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette during the escape attempt
Flight to Varennes
Madame Elisabeth accompanies Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette during the escape attempt.
Flight to Varennes
Accompanies Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette during the escape attempt
Flight to Varennes
Accompanies Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette during the escape attempt.
Flight to Varennes
Leaves the Tuileries Palace during the night escape toward the eastern frontier
Flight to Varennes
Louis Auguste Bourbon Louis XVI left the Tuileries Palace during the night escape toward the eastern frontier.
Flight to Varennes
Louis XVI leaves the Tuileries Palace during the night escape toward the eastern frontier
Flight to Varennes
Louis XVI leaves the Tuileries Palace during the night escape toward the eastern frontier.
Flight to Varennes
Louis Charles is taken from the Tuileries as part of the royal family escape party
Flight to Varennes
Louis Charles is taken from the Tuileries as part of the royal family escape party.
Flight to Varennes
Taken from the Tuileries as part of the royal family's escape party
Flight to Varennes
Taken from the Tuileries as part of the royal family's escape party.
Flight to Varennes
Marie Therese Charlotte travels with her parents during the failed royal flight
Flight to Varennes
Marie Therese Charlotte travels with her parents during the failed royal flight.
Flight to Varennes
Travels with her parents during the failed royal flight
Flight to Varennes
Travels with her parents during the failed royal flight.
Flight to Varennes
Breteuil supports the royal plan and expects foreign and royalist backing if the king reaches safety
Flight to Varennes
Breteuil supports the royal plan and expects foreign and royalist backing if the king reaches safety.
Flight to Varennes
Louis Auguste Le Tonnelier Breteuil Baron de Breteuil supported the royal escape plan and expects foreign and royalist backing if the king reaches safety.
Flight to Varennes
Supports the royal escape plan and expects foreign and royalist backing if the king reaches safety
Flight to Varennes
Fersen drives or escorts the first stage of the flight before separating from the royal party near Bondy
Flight to Varennes
Fersen drives or escorts the first stage of the flight before separating from the royal party near Bondy.
Flight to Varennes
Axel von Fersen helps organise the escape and provides practical support for the royal family
Flight to Varennes
Axel von Fersen helps organise the escape and provides practical support for the royal family.
Flight to Varennes
Hans Axel Fersen Count Fersen helped organize the royal family's escape from Paris.
Flight to Varennes
Helps organize the royal family's escape from Paris
Flight to Varennes
Lafayette commands the National Guard responsible for watching the royal family at the Tuileries
Flight to Varennes
Lafayette commands the National Guard responsible for watching the royal family at the Tuileries.
Flight to Varennes
Commands the National Guard responsible for watching the royal family at the Tuileries
Flight to Varennes
Commands the National Guard responsible for watching the royal family at the Tuileries.
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