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He was sometimes inept, sometimes indecisive and perhaps he should not have attempte to escape. He was certainly not to blame for the massive French debt and the charge of Treason was hardly lawful.
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∙ 11y agoKing Louis XVI was executed during the French Revolution because the French wanted to change their form of government and country. King Louis XVI really did nothing out of the ordinary for French kings, he was just the wrong king at the wrong time; the French kings have been abusing their wealth and power for a long time and it finally caught up to the monarchs during King Louis XVI's reign.
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King Louis XVI was convicted of high traison.
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Who was the French king beheaded during the French revolution?
Louis XVI (the sixteenth / seize)
King Louis XVI the Sun King?
Louis XIV
Was king Louis XVI convicted of treason?
No, but General Michel Ney, Marshal of the Empire was, and he was executed.
What famous king and king lost their heads during then french revolution?
The French king under the French revolution was King Louis XVI. The Queen was Marie-Antoinette. They were both executed using the guillotine.
When did Louis the XVI become the King of France?
He became King of France when his grandfather (the King of France then) Louis XV died, on May 10th, 1774.
Who was the French king beheaded during the French revolution?
Louis XVI (the sixteenth / seize)
Who was the king of France when revolution broke out?
Louis XVI, who was beheaded along with his son, the [presumptive] Louis XVII. When the monarchy was restored, Louis XVIII became king.
King Louis XVI the Sun King?
Louis XIV
Who was Marie Antionette married to?
King Louis XVI of France.
King whose head was chopped off in the French Revolution?
King Louis XVI
Who was the King of France 1848?
The French monarch in 1789 was King Louis XVI. He became King of France in 1774.
Who was the french monarch from 1774-1794?
The King was Louis XVI.
What influence did King Louis XVI have on the monarch?
This is confusing. King Louis XVI was the monarch, since a monarch is a king.If you are asking what influence King Louis XVI had on the monarchy, you may be getting confused with King Louis XIV, his ancestor.Louis XVI's influence on the monarchy was to have it abolished, as he was King during the French Revolution.
Where was king Louis xvi crowend king of France?
King Louis XVI was crowned in the cathedral of Reims on June 11, 1775.
When was King Louis XVI of France born?
King Louis XVI of France was born on August 23, 1754.
What is King Louis XVI of France's birthday?
King Louis XVI of France was born on August 23, 1754.
Which country Did King Louis the XVI belong to?
Louis XVI was King of France until he was deposed by the French Revolution.
