Questions tagged [18th century]
What was the name of the dog owned by Marie Antoinette?
Category: Famous Dogs
Marie Antoinette, the last Queen of France before the French Revolution, was known for her love of animals, particularly dogs. One of her most famous canine companions was a small, fluffy dog named Mops. Mops was a pug, a breed that was highly fashionable among European nobility during the 18th cent...
What was the name of the dog owned by Benjamin Franklin?
Category: Famous Dogs
Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, was known to have a dog named "Fido." Fido was a beloved companion to Franklin and is often mentioned in historical accounts of his life. While Franklin is more famously associated with his many intellectual and political contribut...