Élisabeth of France
French Princess, Sister of King Louis XVI, Martyr and Servant of God / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Princess Élisabeth of France, "Granddaughter of France" [1][2](Élisabeth Philippine Marie Hélène de France, 3 May 1764 – 10 May 1794), known as Madame Élisabeth, was a French princess. She was the youngest sibling of King Louis XVI. During the French Revolution, she stayed with the king and his family. She was executed at Place de la Révolution in Paris during the "Reign of Terror" in the French Revolution. She is regarded by the Roman Catholic Church as a martyr and is venerated as a Servant of God. [3][4]
Quick Facts Servant of God, Born ...
Servant of God Élisabeth of France | |||||
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Princess of France | |||||
Born | (1764-05-03)3 May 1764 Palace of Versailles, Versailles, France | ||||
Died | 10 May 1794(1794-05-10) (aged 30) Place de la Révolution, Paris, France | ||||
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House | House of Bourbon | ||||
Father | Louis of France | ||||
Mother | Marie Josèphe of Saxony | ||||
Religion | Roman Catholicism | ||||
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Quick Facts Servant of God, Virgin and Martyr ...
Élisabeth of France | |
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Virgin and Martyr | |
Hometown | Versailles, France |
Resting place | Catacombs of Paris, Paris, France |
Venerated in | Catholic Church |
Major shrine | Basilica of Saint-Denis, Saint-Denis, France |
Feast | 10 May |
Attributes | Crown of martyrdom Martyr's palm Fleur de lis Rosary |
Patronage | France |
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