Historical Events tagged with "kinglouisxvi"
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King Louis XVI Arrested by National Tribunal
On this day, King Louis XVI of France was formally arrested by the National Tribunal, which accused him of being an enemy of the people. This pivotal moment came during a time of escalating tensions in France as revolutionary fervor grew, and the monarchy's power began to wane. The King was taken into custody after events surrounding the insurrection in Paris, where revolutionaries sought to overthrow the existing regime. His arrest marked a significant transition in the French Revolution, leading to the eventual abolition of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic.
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