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When Louis XVI succeeded to the throne in 1774, he was 19. He had an enormous responsibility, as the government was deeply in debt, and resentment towards 'despotic' monarchy was on the rise. Louis also felt woefully unqualified for the job. He aimed to earn the love of his people by reinstating the parlements. While none doubted Louis's intellectual ability to rule France, it was quite clear that, although raised as the Dauphin since 1765, he was indecisive and not firm enough to rule.
He was considered to be weak ad indecisive.
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King whose head was chopped off in the French Revolution?
King Louis XVI
Who was the King of France 1848?
The French monarch in 1789 was King Louis XVI. He became King of France in 1774.
King of France that was overthrown by the French Revolution?
King Louis XVI was overthrown and beheaded by the guillotine.
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.
When did king Louis XVI become king?
Louis XVI succeeded to the throne in 1774, he was 19.
How does the bourgeois feel about king Louis xvi?
They didn't like king Louis XVI because he was a monarchy ruler or absolute ruler and bourgeois were enlightenment fans in which brought rules to government and more of a philosophical state.
Who was the French king beheaded during the French revolution?
Louis XVI (the sixteenth / seize)
Who was the king of France when revolution broke out?
Louis XVI, who was beheaded along with his son, the [presumptive] Louis XVII. When the monarchy was restored, Louis XVIII became king.
Was Louis XVI a good ruler?
no
King Louis XVI the Sun King?
Louis XIV
Who was the ruler of France in 1791?
Louis XVI.
Who was Marie Antionette married to?
King Louis XVI of France.
King whose head was chopped off in the French Revolution?
King Louis XVI
Who was the King of France 1848?
The French monarch in 1789 was King Louis XVI. He became King of France in 1774.
Who was the french monarch from 1774-1794?
The King was Louis XVI.
What influence did King Louis XVI have on the monarch?
This is confusing. King Louis XVI was the monarch, since a monarch is a king.If you are asking what influence King Louis XVI had on the monarchy, you may be getting confused with King Louis XIV, his ancestor.Louis XVI's influence on the monarchy was to have it abolished, as he was King during the French Revolution.
Where was king Louis xvi crowend king of France?
King Louis XVI was crowned in the cathedral of Reims on June 11, 1775.
