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The execution of Queen Marie Antoinette, wife of King Louis XVI.
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He was a threat to the Revolution as long as he was alive.
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He chose to remain in France and tough it out until the Queen convinced him that it was time to make their escape (Get out of Dodge.)
a) The government prepared for Louis's execution by organizing a trial before the National Convention, which convicted him of conspiracy against public liberty. They also set up the guillotine for the execution. b) Louis prepared for his execution by writing letters to his family, making peace with his fate, and reportedly displaying calmness and dignity during his final moments. He also received spiritual support from his priest before facing the guillotine.
The name of her executioner was Charles Henri Sanson.
After the execution of Louis XVI she was called widow Capet.
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Louis XVI was executed by guillotine in 1793 during the French Revolution for treason against the state. He was accused of conspiring with foreign powers and counter-revolutionary factions to overthrow the French Republic and restore the monarchy. His execution marked the end of the Bourbon monarchy in France.
He had been imprisoned in the Tower for several months prior to his execution.
Louis XIV was not executed. It was his great-grandson, Louis XVI, who was executed by guillotine in 1793.
The execution of Queen Marie Antoinette, wife of King Louis XVI.
He was the only French King to be executed.
the execution of Louis XVI
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