Louis XVII

French royal, last Dauphin of France

Louis XVII - French royal, last Dauphin of France
Born

March 27th, 1785
239 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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