Image: Le Marquis de Launay
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Description: Portrait of the Marquess of Launay, who was governor of the Bastille. That day(14 July 1789), He was killed by the furious crowd. After the killing, his head was sawn off, and was fixed on a pike to be carried through the streets.
Title: Portrait of Marquess of Launay (1740-1789)
Credit: personal library
Author: Chénon père, after Comte Cagliostro [signing]
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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