Execution of Marie Antoinette: A Haunting Firsthand account from her Executioner | French Revolution

Witness the tragic final hours of Marie Antoinette, the last Queen of France, as she faces the guillotine during the French Revolution. Through the chilling, firsthand account of her executioner, Henri Sanson, we bear witness to her final hours following the execution of her husband, King Louis XVI during the Reign of Terror. Witness the somber procession to the guillotine, the hostile crowds, and the unexpected dignity with which Marie Antoinette faced her fate. This video offers a unique and intimate perspective on a pivotal moment in history, shedding light on a controversial figure whose life and death continue to captivate and divide.

Music: Envato Elements
Editing: College Historian
Memoirs of the Sansons

00:00 Introduction
01:17 The Executioner’s account of Marie Antoinette's Execution
07:00 Aftermath and burial