Madeline-Claude-Gabrielle SANSON

Madeline-Claude-Gabrielle Sanson was born in France in 1746. She was the daughter of Charles-Henri Sanson, the official executioner of Paris. Madeline-Claude-Gabrielle grew up in a household where death was a constant presence. Her father executed hundreds of people, and she was often present at the executions. Despite her upbringing, Madeline-Claude-Gabrielle was a kind and gentle soul. She was known for her compassion and her love of animals. She also had a talent for art and music. In 1774, Madeline-Claude-Gabrielle married a man named Louis-Antoine de Launay. They had two children together, a boy and a girl. In 1793, the French Revolution began. During the Revolution, many people were executed, including Madeline-Claude-Gabrielle's father. Madeline-Claude-Gabrielle herself was arrested and imprisoned. She was eventually released, but her husband was killed during the Revolution. After the Revolution, Madeline-Claude-Gabrielle continued to live in Paris. She died in 1819 at the age of 73. Madeline-Claude-Gabrielle Sanson was a