This chapter chronicles the tumultuous life of hairdresser Léonard Autié following the impacts of the French Revolution. After relocating to St. Petersburg and gaining fame, his return to France leads to unexpected career shifts and personal struggles, ultimately culminating in his appointment as the Order General of State Funerals. Despite his efforts to reclaim former glory, Léonard faces financial difficulties and a modest end, reflecting on the poignant legacy of his seemingly trivial yet impactful profession.
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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