August 15, 1785: The Diamond Necklace Affair

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🗓️ 15 August 2022

⏱️ 10 minutes

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After gifting a diamond necklace to Queen Marie Antoinette, Cardinal de Rohan was arrested for fraud and treason. As the scandal unfolded, it became clear he’d been scammed by a scheming countess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Today is Monday, August 15, 2022.
0:07.0	On this day in 1785, Cardinal Louis-Ré-Ein-Eyre-Dourois was arrested for his role in the diamond necklace affair.
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0:57.9	Today we're covering the arrest of Louis-Renais-E-E-E-Eward, a French nobleman and religious figure
1:03.9	who was conned into purchasing an extravagant diamond necklace for the Queen.
1:08.8	The infamous scandal was a step towards the French Revolution
1:12.1	and the downfall of Marie Antoinette. Now let's go back to Versailles, France on August 15,
1:19.1	1785. Louis-Ré-Edouard, popularly known as the Cardinal de Roa, prepared for Mass at Versailles' royal chapel.
1:33.7	As he sat in his cabinet, he received an ominous message.
1:37.6	King Louis XVIth wanted to see him right away.
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