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Birth
Born as the Duc de Berry at Versailles -
King
Took over the throne after his grandfather, Louis XV died. -
Aid for America
Financial assistence was given to help the Americans win independence. -
Jacques Necker
Aiding the Americans forced an increase in tax which soon led to the dismissal of financial minister, Necker. -
Protest
Louis XVI recalled Necker after a protest and started taxing the nobles -
Estates- General
The Esates- General that had not met in 175 years was convened -
Beginning of Revolution
Pasisian mob captured the Royal Family and stomed the Bastille after Louis XVI tried to disband the French National Assembly. -
Imprisonment
The mob focibly moved the royal family to Tuileries from Versailles -
Escape
The royal family attempted to flee the country but were captured in Varennes and brought backt o Paris. -
Austria War
France declared war on Austria and demolished the monarchy -
Death
Louis XVI was executed after being guilty by the French National Convention (successor to National Assembly)