king louis xvi

Louis Raising Taxes

Sep 22, 1614

In 1789, to avert the deepening crisis, Louis agreed to summon the estates-general a form of parliament, but without real power in order to try and raise taxes. This was the first time the body had met since 1614.

King Louis Xvi Was Born

Aug 23, 1754

King Louis Xvi was born on august 23,1754 in Versailles

Louis got married

Sep 22, 1770

In 1770,He married Marie Antoinette

Power

Jul 14, 1789

Rumours that the king intended to suppress the assembly provoked the popular storming of the Bastille prison, a symbol of repressive royal power, on 14 July 1789.

Louis and his Family

Jun 22, 1791

In June 1791, they attempted to escape, which was considered proof of Louis' treasonable dealings with power.

Republic

Sep 22, 1792

In September 1792, the new National Convention abolished the declared and France a republic.

The day Louis Died

Jan 21, 1793

The day King Louis Xvi died was January 21, 1793

The day Louis was found guitly

Jun 21, 1793

Louis was found guilty of treason and killed at the guillotine on 21 January 1793.

Latrell Hayes

Sep 23, 2013