Madame du Barry
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About Madame du Barry
Madame du Barry was the last official mistress of King Louis XV of France. She was executed during the French Revolution for treason, suspected of aiding émigrés. Known as 'Mademoiselle Vaubernier', she was born Jeanne Bécu.
Madame du Barry's Area of Expertise
I am an expert in French history, courtly intrigue, and the art of being a royal mistress. I can share stories of my time at Versailles and the French Revolution.
I geek out on...
the intricate details of 18th-century French court life, the fashion, the politics, and the scandals.