Bathilde d'Orléans

Bathilde d'Orléans, born on July ninth, seventeen fifty, was a prominent figure in the French aristocracy, belonging to the illustrious House of Orléans. As the sister of Philippe Égalité, she held a significant position within the royal family, being the mother of the Duke of Enghien and the aunt of Louis Philippe I, who would later become King of the French.

Her marriage to the young Duke of Enghien, a distant cousin, marked a pivotal moment in her life, leading her to adopt the title of Duchess of Bourbon following the birth of her son. This union not only solidified her status but also intertwined her legacy with the future of French nobility.

During the tumultuous times of the French Revolution, Bathilde d'Orléans was known by the name Citoyenne Vérité, reflecting her adaptation to the changing political landscape. Her life encapsulated the complexities of aristocratic existence during a period of profound transformation in France.