Louis XVI

Louis XVI was King of France from 1774 until his deposition in 1792, inheriting a monarchy burdened by debt and social unrest he lacked the decisiveness to reform. He reluctantly convened the Estates-General in 1789, triggering the chain of events that destroyed the Old Regime. Convicted of treason for secret communications with foreign powers, he was guillotined on 21 January 1793.

• Lived: 1754 CE – 1793 CE
• Nationality: french
• Roles: king

Related

• The French Revolution
• Convening of the Estates-General
• Storming of the Tuileries Palace
• Execution of Louis XVI