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Who is Axel Fersen from To the Scaffold: The Life of Marie Antoinette and what is their importance?

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Axel Fersen, a Swedish nobleman, was Antoinette's friend and lover. He obtained a post at Versailles, simply to be near the queen.

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To the Scaffold: The Life of Marie Antoinette