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Louis was headed for Austria. He was trying to flee, to escape the revolution. He knew that if he made it to Austria with his family, he would be able to enlist the help of the Austrian army as well as others (seeing as though his wife was a member of the Austrian royal family) and fight back against the revolution. He knew that if he got their army involved he would be able to win his country back, however he was recognized when a man in Varennes stopped them and asked for their passports, and saw the King's signature. He obviously hadn't thought that through. lol
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Louis XVI was attempting to escape from Paris to the northeastern city of Varennes in France. He was caught by revolutionaries and arrested there on June 21, 1791. His aim was to seek refuge in the territories loyal to the monarchy and potentially build support to regain his power.
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Who was the Grandson of Louis XVI?
Louis XVI never had a grandchild.
Why did Louis xvi run away?
Louis xvi ran away, because there was the revolution in the third estate, who are the peasantry. They had to pay all the taxes and rents for the other two estates and the king. Thus, they had grudge against the king. However at the end, the king couldn't contro the riots, so he ran away. But, he caught in Varennes.
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.
Who was the french monarch from 1774-1794?
The King was Louis XVI.
Who was Marie Antionette married to?
King Louis XVI of France.
What year did Louis xvi get stopped in Varennes?
1791.
Where did king Louis xvi go when he escaped?
He didn't escape. He tried to, in his flight to Varennes, but he was caught and recognized as a traitor to the French Revolution. He was guillotined when the French Republic was formed.
Who was the revolutionary government when king Louis xvi fled to varennes?
They called themselves the National Assembly.
Where was king Louis xiv stopped at when he tried to flee to austria during the revolution?
a) It was Louis XVI. b) He was stopped at VARENNES.
Where did Louis XVI flee to during the French Revolution?
He was headed for Montmedy but was arrested at Varennes-en-Argonne.
What did Marie Antoinette advise Louis XVI to do?
Marie Antoinette did not have much influence over Louis XVI. However, she did play a large role in his deciding to try and flee the country (Flight to Varennes).
What were the consequences of the flight to Varennes on the french monarchy?
After the unsuccessful flight to Varennes, the royal family was taken back to Paris where they were imprisoned in Tuilieries Palace until both Louis XVI (by then known as Louis Capet) and Marie Antoinette were executed by the guillotine.
Where did King Louis the XVI and his family try to escape from on July 21-22 1789?
The tried to escape from the Tuileries palace toMontmédy on the 21st of June 1791. They never reached Montmédy though, as they were caught in Varennes and brought back to Paris.
Why is varennes important in the french revolution?
Louis XVI attempted to leave France and join the Austrian forces which were attempting to invade. He only got as far as Varennes, where he was stopped and turned back. This attempt at treason eventuaslly resulted in his execution.
What year was it that King Louis XVI escaped from his palace whilst under house arrest?
21st of June 1791, their flight to Montmédy, which ended with an arrest in Varennes.
Why did Louis xvi return to France based on the french revolution?
Indeed Louis XVI had never left France. He was captured at Varennes on June 21, 1791 , while attempting to leave France with his family and forced to turn back to Paris, where they were confined into the Palace of Tuileries.
French monarchs killed in the French revolution?
Louis XVI was sentenced to death by the guillotine when he was caught trying to escape France and join forces with the Austrians.
