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Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France, was sentenced to death during the French Revolution for several reasons. First, she was seen as a symbol of the excesses of the monarchy and the aristocracy during a time of great social and economic unrest. Her extravagant lifestyle and foreign origins (she was an Austrian princess) made her particularly unpopular among the French people.
Additionally, she was accused of treason, especially after the royal couple's escape attempt in 1791, which demonstrated the desperation of the monarchy. During her trial in 1793, her alleged involvement in political intrigues and her role in the downfall of the monarchy were emphasized. Ultimately, she was found guilty of high treason and executed by guillotine on October 16, 1793.
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