When was it published?

April 5, 1815 in The Rhode Island Republican

Foreign News April 5, 1815

The Rhode Island Republican

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Louis Xvi, Marie Antoinette, Marshal Soult, Oudinot, Barthelemy, Laine

Q: What keywords are associated?

Louis Xvi Remains, Marie Antoinette, St Denis Ceremony, Royal Burial, Paris Papers

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What is this article about?

Paris papers report the ceremonial reinterment of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette's remains at St. Denis on the day before the 25th, with details on their preservation and pallbearers including Marshals Soult and Oudinot.

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Remains of Louis XVI and his Queen. Paris papers of the 25th have arrived. They are entirely filled with the details of the ceremony that took place the preceding day, when the remains of Louis XVI, and Marie Antoinette were conveyed to St. Denis; the body of the Queen, which has been interred at the feet of the King, was first taken up; the remains of the unfortunate Princess were found in much better preservation than was expected; the head might be known again, the hair was still perfect. The body of the unfortunate monarch was much more consumed; quick lime had been profusely thrown over his coffin.

The relics were deposited in sealed cases, and these were put into leaden coffins. Marshal Soult and Oudinot held the pall over the coffin of Louis XVI. The Presidents Barthelemy and Laine, the pall over the coffin of the Queen.

What sub-type of article is it?

Royal Event

What keywords are associated?

Louis Xvi Remains Marie Antoinette St Denis Ceremony Royal Burial Paris Papers

What entities or persons were involved?

Louis Xvi Marie Antoinette Marshal Soult Oudinot Barthelemy Laine

Where did it happen?

St. Denis

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

St. Denis

Event Date

Preceding Day To The 25th

Key Persons

Louis Xvi Marie Antoinette Marshal Soult Oudinot Barthelemy Laine

Outcome

the relics were deposited in sealed cases, and these were put into leaden coffins.

Event Details

Paris papers of the 25th detail the ceremony where the remains of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were conveyed to St. Denis. The Queen's body, interred at the King's feet, was first exhumed and found better preserved than expected, with recognizable head and perfect hair. The King's body was more consumed, with quick lime over his coffin. Marshal Soult and Oudinot held the pall over Louis XVI's coffin; Presidents Barthelemy and Laine over the Queen's.