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How old was King Louis XVI when he became the King of France?
He inherited the throne on May 10th, 1774.
Was louie phillipe a king of France?
Yes, he was, although he had no reigning power. The last real King of France had been Louis XVI who was killed in 1793. Since then, the French made it very clear they did not want one person with absolute power. The Kings after Louis XVI were therefore only King in name. The old regime had died with Louis XVI.
Were there any kings of France after Louis XVI?
Officially, Louis XVI was the last real King of France of the old regime. He was the last King of France with actual reigning power. After him, Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself emperor of France, so then France was an empire. After Napoleon, the monarchy in France was restored, and Louis XVIII (a.k.a. Comte de Provence, the bother of Louis XVI) became King of France, but he had no reigning power, being only a King in name since the old regime had been abolished in 1792. After him, his brother became King, King Charles X (a.k.a. Comte de Artois, another brother of Louis XVI). After him, Louis Philippe (the cousin of King Charles X) became King. After them, France turned into a Republic and had presidents.
Who is the old king and queen for France?
The last real King and Queen of France were King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette. They both got killed by the French revolutionists during the French revolution in 1793.
How old was King Louis XVI of France at death?
King Francis II of France died on December 5, 1560 at the age of 16.
Did Louis XVI came to power in 1774?
He was born August 23rd 1754 and he became King of France on May 10th 1774. He was 19 years old when he became King of France.
Who was the king of France during the establishment of the catacombs?
Louis XV and Louis XVI were Kings at the time the human remains from the Cimetière des Innocents were taken to the old quarries at Denfert-Rocherau, now known as the Catacombs. Strangely enough, one of the carts employed in that grisly task peobably took Louis XVI to his execution.
Where was King Louis XIV excecuted?
He was not executed. He died because of gangrene and old age. Louis XVI was the French King that was executed during the French Revolution.
How old is King Louis XV of France?
King Louis XV of France was born on February 15, 1710 and died on May 10, 1774. King Louis XV of France would have been 64 years old at the time of death or 305 years old today.
How old is King Louis IX of France?
King Louis IX of France was born on April 25, 1214 and died on August 25, 1270. King Louis IX of France would have been 56 years old at the time of death or 801 years old today.
How old is King Louis XVII of France?
King Louis XVII of France was born on March 27, 1785 and died on June 8, 1795. King Louis XVII of France would have been 10 years old at the time of death or 230 years old today.
How old is King Louis VIII of France?
King Louis VIII of France was born on September 5, 1187 and died on November 8, 1226. King Louis VIII of France would have been 39 years old at the time of death or 827 years old today.
