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 XVIII was chosen as were his ancestors, because he was the first related male in direct lineage from the late king (women were not allowed to reign)
Louis XVIII .
King Lous XVIII.
Louis XVI hung on for a while negotiating with the revolutionaries to get the best deal. However when he was seen to be conspiring with the forces of Austria to protect or improve his situation he had to go. He was executed by guillotine in what is now the Place de la Concorde in Paris on 21 January 1793. His consort Marie Antoinette followed him later that year.
Louis XIII, King of France and Navarre (1610 - 1643).
He was accused of treason and was beheaded by the Legislative Assembly.
King Louis XVIII of France was born on November 17, 1755.
King Louis XVIII of France was born on November 17, 1755.
King Louis XVIII of France died on September 16, 1824 at the age of 68.
King Louis XVIII of France died on September 16, 1824 at the age of 68.
Napoleon was never really king, he just declared himself Emperor of France, after his reign, the Bourbon monarchy was restored to power making King Louis xviii ruler of France.
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Louis XVIII .
King Louis XVIII of France was born on November 17, 1755 and died on September 16, 1824. King Louis XVIII of France would have been 68 years old at the time of death or 259 years old today.
He was the younger brother of King Louis XVI.
Louis XVIII
Louis XVIII
Louis XVIII.