# Marie Antoinette — The Humbugs of the World character guide

> Marie Antoinette in The Humbugs of the World by P. T. Barnum.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the amiable Marie Antoinette

**First appearance:** 0053-xlii

## Who they are

Queen of France, involved in the Diamond Necklace affair.

## Relationships

### [Louis de Rohan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/characters/louis_de_rohan)

_social_

Louis de Rohan and Marie Antoinette are acquaintances in the French court, though their relationship is strained by scandal.

## In the story

### [Count Cagliostro](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/chapters/xl)

Referenced in connection with the Diamond Necklace affair, which is mentioned but not detailed in this chapter.

### [Chapter XLI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_humbugs_of_the_world_se/chapters/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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