The Humbugs of the World · Character
Marie Antoinette
Queen of France, involved in the Diamond Necklace affair.
minor
Also known as the amiable Marie Antoinette
First appearance: xlii
Marie Antoinette's tie to Louis de Rohan is one of the pressures that moves The Humbugs of the World—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Referenced in connection with the Diamond Necklace affair, which is mentioned but not detailed in this chapter.
Marie Antoinette first appears in 0053 xlii.
With Louis de Rohan (social): Louis de Rohan and Marie Antoinette are acquaintances in the French court, though their relationship is strained by scandal.
In Count Cagliostro: Referenced in connection with the Diamond Necklace affair, which is mentioned but not detailed in this chapter.
Later, in Chapter XLI: The Queen of France, who is unaware of the scheme; her name and forged signature are used to deceive de Rohan, and she is distressed upon learning of the scandal.
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Diamond Necklace Court Figures
- Diamond Necklace Conspirators
- Miscellaneous Humbugs and Dupes
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Louis de Rohan
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