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Civil Degradation Sentence
- When
- 1774
- Where
- France
Beaumarchais was sentenced to 'blâme', a legal status nominally depriving him of his civil rights following the Goezman case.
Following the overturning of Goezman's verdict in February 1774, Beaumarchais and Mme. Goezman were sentenced to 'blâme'. This penalty meant they were nominally deprived of their civil rights, marking a significant legal setback for the playwright and diplomat.
Sources
- Pierre-Augustin de Beaumarchais Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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