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