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Louis XVI inherited debts that had bee incurred during the Reign of Louis XIV and Louis XV and he added the cost of the Seven Years Wars and the debt accumulated in the support of the Patriots during the American Revolution. The economy was broken. The tax code could no longer support the interest payment on the accumulated debt. He was forced to call a meeting of the Estates General to seek a solution.
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Was Louis XVI the prince of France?
Louis XVI was the King of France and Navarre from 1774 to 1791, when he became the King of the French until he was deposed and executed in 1792. Before he became King, he held the title of The Dauphin of France, the title given to the heir apparent.
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.
What was the name of the Catholic Cardinal who extended the power and influence of both the Catholic Church and the government before King Louis XIV became King?
Cardinal Richelieu.
Why did Louis XVII become King?
A monarchist (Légitimiste) will tell you that he became King because his father died. However, as France thereupon became a Republic, he did not ascend the throne, and died before the Restoration of 1814-15.
Louis XIII became king at the age of?
eight
Who were King Louis xvi parents?
Marie-Josèphe of Saxony, and Louis-Ferdinand, the dauphin and dauphine of France. They both died before they were to be King and Queen and so Louis XVI became King of France after his grandfather, Louis XV, died.
Who was the next king after king Louis xvi?
Depends on your point of view. France became a Republic until 1814, so - nobody. But for Royalists, the Dauphin (eldest son of the King) immediately became Louis XVII until he died. This is why, when the monarchy was restored in 1814, the new King (brother of Louis XVI) was called Louis XVIII.
Important characteristics of King Louis IX?
He became a Saint.
Who became king of France after Napoleon was exile?
Louis XVIII
What was king Louis favorite movie?
The last King Louis (of France) died before movies were invented.
Why was Louis XVIII chosen to be the King of France?
A monarchist (Légitimiste) will tell you that he became King because his father died. However, as France thereupon became a Republic, he did not ascend the throne, and died before the Restoration of 1814-15.
What did King George III do before he became famous?
King George didn't do much before he became famous he because king at an early age
