August 15, 1785: The Diamond Necklace Affair

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Aug 15, 202211:57Society & Culture

After gifting a diamond necklace to Queen Marie Antoinette, Cardinal de Rohan was arrested for fraud and treason. As the scandal unfolded, it became clear he’d been scammed by a scheming countess. Learn more about your a...

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