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Lettres de cachet (Royal orders to exile or to put someone in jail)
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Lettres de cachet (Royal orders to exile or to put someone in jail)
ARH157393 Lettres de cachet (Royal orders to exile or to put someone in jail) by French School, (18th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; (add.info.: Left: the name of the duke of Penthievre with the seal of Louis XVI, 1789. Right: the seal of Louis XV, 1754 (pen and ink on paper); Louis Jean Marie de Bourbon (1725-93) Duc de Penthievre, French aristocrat and courtier, Amiral de France (Admiral of France) and Grand Veneur de France (Grand Huntsman of France); father-in-law of Mme de Lamballe and Philippe Egalite; ); eCentre Historique des Archives Nationales; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22604516
© Centre Historique des Archives Nationales Archives Charmet / Bridgeman Images
Absolute Monarchy Administration Ancien Regime Bastille Egalite Imprisonment Power
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This print titled "Lettres de cachet" takes us back to the 18th century, offering a glimpse into the power dynamics of the French monarchy. The image showcases two significant seals that were used as royal orders to exile or imprison individuals during this era. On the left side, we see the name of the Duke of Penthievre accompanied by the seal of Louis XVI from 1789. This particular lettre de cachet holds historical significance as it represents one of many instances where these orders were issued under absolute monarchy rule. The Duke himself was an influential figure in French society, holding prestigious titles such as Admiral and Grand Huntsman of France. On the right side, we are presented with another seal belonging to Louis XV from 1754. This pen and ink drawing serves as a reminder that lettres de cachet were not exclusive to one monarch's reign but rather spanned across generations. The photograph transports us into a world governed by an ancien regime, where imprisonment and exile could be ordered at will by those in power. It sheds light on a dark aspect of French history while also highlighting key figures like Mme de Lamballe and Philippe Egalite who were connected through familial ties to the Duke. As we contemplate this image, we are reminded of how far societies have come since then in terms of governance and individual rights.
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