Marie-Simone Oyon

1748–1821 (age 73)

Biography

Marie-Simone Oyon (1748–1821) lived through the most dramatic transformations in French history, from the height of the ancien régime through the Revolution and into the Napoleonic era. Her 73 years witnessed the complete restructuring of French society and governance.

Oyon's final years were spent in the restored Bourbon monarchy following Napoleon's defeat. Her burial at Père Lachaise Cemetery, established in 1804, reflects her prominence within Parisian society during this pivotal historical moment.

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