Beheading of Marie Antoinette

The Beheading of Marie Antoinette took place in 1793 during the French Revolution. Marie Antoinette, the former queen of France, was accused of treason and political corruption amid widespread unrest. Her trial was swift, and she was sentenced to death by guillotine. Her execution symbolized the fall of the monarchy and the revolutionary shift toward republicanism. It also reflected the intense public anger and desire for justice against the royal family, marking a significant moment in France’s move away from absolute monarchy toward democratic ideals.