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Louis XVI
| French king Country: France |
Content:
- Biography of Louis XVI
- Attempts at Reform
- The National Assembly
- Downfall and Execution
Biography of Louis XVI
Louis XVI was the French king from 1774 to 1792.
He belonged to the Bourbon dynasty and inherited the throne from his grandfather, Louis XV, in 1774. During this time, France was experiencing increasing unrest.
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The dominance of the nobility and clergy, the two highest estates, caused great dissatisfaction among the growing bourgeoisie, also known as the Third Estate.
Attempts at Reform
Opposition to the monarchy grew stronger and more dangerous each year.
In an attempt to address the growing opposition, Louis XVI called for the Estates-General, which had not been convened for 175 years. The right to vote was granted to all French citizens over the age of 25 who paid a certain amount of tax.
The Estates-General opened on May 5, 1789, in Versailles. The first weeks were marked by intense debates over voti