louis xvi

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Definition

Proper noun 1. The King of France from 1774 to 1792: Louis XVI was the last Bourbon monarch to rule France before the fall of the monarchy during the French Revolution. His reign is characterized by financial crisis, attempts at reform, and the eventual overthrow of the monarchy. 2. A historical figure executed in 1793: He was found guilty of treason by the National Convention and executed by guillotine, an event that became a pivotal moment in the French Revolution.

Usage Examples
  • As a subject of historical study:
    • Louis XVI ascended to the throne at the age of twenty.
    • Historians often debate the leadership qualities of Louis XVI.
  • Referring to his role in events:
    • The financial policies of Louis XVI contributed to the revolution.
    • The trial and execution of Louis XVI shocked other European monarchies.
Advanced Usage
  • "The reign of Louis XVI": This phrase specifically refers to the period of his rule (1774-1792) and its associated events.
    • The economic troubles that defined the reign of Louis XVI had deep roots.
  • Used metonymically to represent the (the old order) or the pre-revolutionary French monarchy.
    • The fall of Louis XVI symbolized the end of absolute monarchy in France.
Variants and Related Words
  • Louis Capet: The name used for him during his trial after the monarchy was abolished, derived from Hugh Capet, founder of the dynasty.
  • The Bourbon monarchy: The royal house to which Louis XVI belonged.
  • The French Monarchy: The institution he led.
Synonyms
  • The King of France (during his reign).
  • The Last King of France (of the Ancien Régime).
Related Phrases and Context
  • Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette: Often mentioned together as the royal couple during the revolution.
  • The Flight to Varennes: Refers to the failed attempt by Louis XVI and his family to escape Paris in 1791.
  • The Trial of Louis XVI: The legal proceeding that led to his execution.
Noun
  1. king of France from 1774 to 1792; his failure to grant reforms led to the French Revolution; he and his queen (Marie Antoinette) were guillotined (1754-1793)

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