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Louis XVI was the first king of France to be executed when he and his family were killed by the leaders of the National Convention under the First French Republic. As the monarchy had been abolished, he was executed under the name â??Louis Capet, citizen of France). His death brought a thousand years of French monarchy to an end.
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∙ 13y agoAs a living symbol of the Monarchy he was viewed as a greater threat to the French Revolution then he was worth as a valuable hostage.
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∙ 15y agoIf you mean when they tried to flee Paris to Montmédy, they were recognized by Jean-Baptiste Drouet, a postmaster in a small town called Varennes. He betrayed them and turned them in.
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∙ 13y agoRobespierre killed Louis XVI and he died by the guillotine Jean- Paul Marat helped too. Charles Henri Sanson however was the actual Royal Executioner.
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∙ 13y agoLots of people tried, but he died quite naturally in the end.
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∙ 14y agoHe was executed on January 21st 1793.
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∙ 15y agoCharles Henri Sanson, the executioner.
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Who was the French king beheaded during the French revolution?
Louis XVI (the sixteenth / seize)
Is Louis XV the father of Louis XVI?
Louis XV was the grandfather of Louis XVI
What are the differences between Louis XV Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette?
Louis XVI was the grandson of Louis XV. Louis XV once had a son, the official dauphin (crownprince), but he died at a very young age of smallpox. Therefore, Louis' grandson became the new dauphin, and eventually Louis XVI. Marie Antoinette was the archduchess of Austria and wife of Louis XVI
What was Marie Antoinette's execution like?
The name of her executioner was Charles Henri Sanson.
Name the French Monarch who was reigning during the French Revolution. Was he Louis XVI?
Yes, it was Louis XVI.
Who is the French monarchs who were executed during the French Revolution?
the french monarch that was killed was King Louis XVI. he, along with many others, were killed in the Reign of Terror. Many of the people that were killed were suspected of plotting against the Robespierre government. about 17000 were killed in all. including some philosophers. thomas Paine was almost killed too until James monroe saved him. others were suspected of supporting the Austria-Prussia alliance about to invade France.
What time was Louis XVI killed?
He was killed on January 21st, 1793 by guillotine.
Was King Louis XVI killed?
Yes he was beheaded by the guillotine.
What year was King Louis XVI killed?
On 21 January 1793.
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.
Why was Louis XVI of France killed?
A dead monarch was considered to be less of a threat to the Revolution.
Who was the French king beheaded during the French revolution?
Louis XVI (the sixteenth / seize)
Who was killed by the guillotine?
lots of people such as Marie Antionette and King Louis XVI
Is Louis xvi single?
No, Louis xvi is not single.
When did Louis XVI resign?
He never did. He was actually killed, and immediately after his death, the French Republic was declared.
Is Louis XV the father of Louis XVI?
Louis XV was the grandfather of Louis XVI
Who was the Grandson of Louis XVI?
Louis XVI never had a grandchild.
