Philippe Rose
Philippe Rose (unknown – 7 August 1794) was a captain in the French Army. In 1794, Napoleon Bonaparte tasked him with finding the Head of Saint-Denis, an ancient relic.
Biography
Early life
Rose was the son of a royal chambermaid in Versailles, growing up accustomed to the bizarre and extravagant demands of the aristocracy. At a very young age, Rose began running errands for the royal family and their guests, acquiring the rarest goods at the lowest prices.
King Louis XVI noted the beauty of Rose's mother, and sexually assaulted her. Rose's mother was proud however, telling Philippe that their social standing would be improved if she gave birth. With his mother pregnant, Rose was delighted to see her happy. Using a small stash of money he had kept hidden, Rose ran to the market and bought toys for his future sibling.
Rose's mother died in childbirth however, and Louis had her corpse dumped in a pit along with commoners. Rose left Versailles immediately, and travelled around France.