Who is Madame du Barry from To the Scaffold: The Life of Marie Antoinette and what is their importance?

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Last updated by Jill W on 23 Dec 00:04

Answered by Jill W on 23 Dec 00:04

Madame du Barry, a former prostitute, was the mistress of King Louis XV. For a time, she was the most powerful woman at the French court.

To the Scaffold: The Life of Marie Antoinette