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He was considered a traitor by the new republic of France because he was an oppressive ruler to the poor. The nobility (including the royal family) lived in extravagant splendor while the peasants did not even have bread (as you know, bread is a big deal in France). The nobles would work them like slaves, with the king's permission, and would not pay them.
In short, he was guillotined as a traitor because he did not take the trouble to improve the conditions of the poor. He and his family tried to escape from France.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 12y agoFrance was at war with most other European powers, most notably Austria. Louis XVI had:
a) been in communication with the Emperor of Austria (his brother-in-law)
b) attempted to escape from France in the direction of the Austrian armies.
However much sympathy we may have for the poor klutz, he was undoubtedly guilty.
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∙ 13y agoThey needed a charge in order to execute him.
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He was accused of treason and was beheaded by the Legislative Assembly.
Why anne boleyne was accused of treason?
She was accused of "bewitching" the King and in so taking action against King and Country
What was King Louis XVI charged with?
he killed ,stole and other things!>>>>> he;s a terrible person and he was crazy like napoleon.he had a job that was used to apply to the none to man things like ropeing...
Which character from Shakespeare's King Lear is accused of treason and blinded?
The character accused of treason and blinded in Shakespeare's King Lear is the Duke of Gloucester's illegitimate son, Edmund. He betrays his father and brother, Edgar, leading to his father being accused of treason and subsequent blinding.
Who is Louis xvl?
King Louis XVl is the 16th king in France
Who was King Louis XVIII?
He was the younger brother of King Louis XVI.
Why was sir Thomas Moore accused of treason?
Sir Thomas More was accused of treason because he refused to accept King Henry VIII as the head of the Church of England, instead upholding the Pope's authority. His refusal to take an oath acknowledging the king's supremacy led to his arrest and subsequent trial for treason.
Who was king Louis the 16th wives name?
Marie Antoinette.
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 date did King Louis 16th die?
On 21 January 1793.
What date did King Louis XVI trial begin?
King Louis XVI's trial for treason started around the middle of January, 1793 and ended when he was decapitated by the guillotine.
What was the high treason that King Louis XVI did?
Correspondence with the enemies of the Nation, and an attempt to escape to their protection
