jan 21, 1793 - The Execution of King Louis XVI
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In August 1792, the royal couple was arrested by the sans-cullottes and imprisoned, and in September the monarchy was abolished by the National Convention (which had replaced the National Assembly). In November, evidence of Louis XVI’s counterrevolutionary intrigues with Austria and other foreign nations was discovered, and he was put on trial for treason by the National Convention. The next January, Louis was convicted and condemned to death by a narrow majority. On January 21, he walked steadfastly to the guillotine and was executed. Nine months later, Marie Antoinette was convicted of treason by a tribunal, and on October 16 she followed Louis to the guillotine.
I think this event is important because Louis reign of terror finally ended. He destroyed his country financially and made uncountable enemies. His wife was also executed, and I believe she deserved it as well. She spent millions and never listened to anybody that told her they would ruin their country.
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