Louis XVII
French royal, last Dauphin of France
Born
March 27th, 1785
240 years ago
Died
1795
230 years ago — 10 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Born in 1785, became the last Dauphin of France during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. After the execution of his father, Louis XVI, and the subsequent abolition of the monarchy, was imprisoned with his mother. Died at a young age in captivity, often remembered as a symbol of the royal family's tragic fate during the revolution.
Title of Dauphin of France
Imprisonment during French Revolution
Death in captivity at age 10
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