This chapter explores Léonard Autié's experiences and challenges during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution, including the execution of King Louis XVI. It also highlights the tragic misunderstandings involving Léonard and his brothers, stemming from their shared name amidst the chaos.
This 2017 episode was originally a two-parter about Marie Antoinette's hairdresser, Léonard Autié. Léonard set the styles of France during King Louis XVI's reign, and his story and his fate was tied to that of the nobility.
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