Louis XVI (aug 23, 1754 – jan 21, 1793)
Description:
The last king of France before the French Revolution. He was an absolute monarch, believing his power was divinely ordained. Historians describe him as quiet, shy, and conventional, with a lack of decisiveness in both domestic and foreign policy. He was a family man but also faced immense pressure from France's economic crisis and the growing unrest of his people.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 23, 1754
jan 21, 1793
~ 38 years