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King Louis and Queen Marie Antoinette Time line
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A Bad Marriage
King Louis and Marie Antoinette were two different people. Louis was introverted indecisive he enjoyed activities by himself. Marie was extroverted liked party and other social gatherings. -
Louis XVI beginning as king.
Loius became king at the age of 15 and married Marie Antoinette. Although after his grandfather's death Louis took the throne in 1774 when he was 19. -
A weak King
During his ruling, King Louis did not rule France instead he went on hunting trips. He also lacked social and ruling skills. He would also not address the financial problems of France -
A weak Queen
In 1785 she bought a diamond necklace of 1,600,000 livres. This made the public lose trust in her as the queen of France. Spends more on personal interest than personal needs. -
The Moving of the Royal Family
After his escape people forced king Louis and the rest of the royal family to move to France to see what the people have gone through. -
The Kings Loss of Power
The national assembly wrote a new constitution limiting king Louis's power. But he was still able to make laws. This created a new legislation -
Traitors In France
In June 1791 King Louis and Queen Antoinette tried to flee France with their family to Austria. But they were found and brought back t to France -
France at War
Austria and Prussia both believed that king Louie should receive complete power. Although France wanted a limited monarchy in which France vs Austria and Prussia. -
The Death of King louis
King Louis was put to death in 1793 by the guillotine. He caused financial problems, lack of crops and he caused anger over the price of bread. He also had lackluster leadership skills. -
The Death of Marie Antoinette
She was put to death by the guillotine. She spent too much of Frances's money and she added more to Frances's debt. Accused of sexual assault theft and treason.