Under Louis XVI, France was an absolute monarchy, where the king held centralized power and ruled without significant constraints from other branches of government. His reign was marked by financial crisis, leading to widespread discontent among the populace due to heavy taxation and food shortages. Louis XVI's inability to effectively address these issues and implement reforms ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789, which challenged the monarchy's authority and led to significant political and social upheaval.
He died under the guillotine on January 21st 1793.
The Bourbon family ruled in France during the French Revolution, which began in 1789. King Louis XVI, a member of the Bourbon dynasty, was the reigning monarch at the time. The revolution ultimately led to the downfall of the monarchy and the execution of Louis XVI in 1793. The Bourbon dynasty briefly regained power after the revolution but faced further challenges in subsequent years.
Louis XVI (the sixteenth / seize)
Louis XVI (and his wife Marie Antoinette).
France and some countries in Europe
The French Revolution.
Louis XVI (the 16th) was the reigning monarch in 1789.
King Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoiette ruled France until they were beheaded in 1793
Louis XVI was king of France from 1774-1792, though maybe better known as Marie Antoinette's husband.
In 1770 the ruler of France was King Louis XVI. On May16, 1770 he married Marie Antoinette. At the time he was the oldest son of the king of France.
The French monarch in 1789 was King Louis XVI. He became King of France in 1774.
It was an absolute monarchy ruled byy King Louis XVI of the House of Bourbon.
He died under the guillotine on January 21st 1793.
King Louis XVI of France.
Louis XVI of France was born on 1754-08-23.
Louis XVI (the sixteenth / seize)
King Louis XVI was the King of France when the revolution began.