Audu, Louise-Reine

Parisian revolutionary, ? - 1793

Clash between 800 Parisian Women Led by Louise Reine Audu and the King’s Bodyguards, October 5-6, 1789 in Versailles

Audu, Louise-Reine (?-1793): Louise Renée Leduc, known as Queen Audu: this fruit seller is part of the Dames des Halles, a community of merchants responsible for food products in the Parisian markets. Imprisoned for more than a year after the March of October 5 and 6, 1789, she succeeded, afterwards, in establishing herself as the "Queen of the Halls" and as the leader of the movement, whereas this ordinary woman was not there. played only a modest role.

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