Louis XVI of France

French monarch during the French Revolution

Louis XVI of France - French monarch during the French Revolution
Born

August 23rd, 1754
270 years ago

Died

January 21st, 1793
232 years ago — 38 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

France

Links & References

Ascended to the throne in 1774, a reign characterized by financial difficulties and political turmoil. Faced challenges from Enlightenment ideas and calls for reform in France. Attempted to implement fiscal reforms but faced resistance from the nobility. Initiated the Estates-General in 1789, leading to the French Revolution. Captured in 1792 and put on trial for treason, resulting in execution by guillotine in 1793.

Reigning during the French Revolution

Executing fiscal reforms

Being guillotined after trial for treason

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