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Louis XVI of France

King of France and Navarre from 1774 to 1791, then King of the French from 1791 to 1792 (1754-1793)

Louis XVI of France was born on August 23, 1754 in Palace of Versailles and died on January 21, 1793, aged 38.

Born

August 23, 1754

Louis XVI of France died aged 38.

Died: January 21, 1793

Birthplace
Palace of Versailles
Professions
monarch, ruler, art collector, politician
Citizenship
France

More about Louis XVI of France

Zodiac sign
Virgo

Family

Child
Louis Joseph, Dauphin of France
Spouse
Marie Antoinette
Sibling
Marie Zéphyrine of France
Sibling
Charles X of France
Mother
Marie Josèphe of Saxony
Sibling
Marie Clotilde of France
Child
Louis XVII of France
Sibling
Prince Louis, Duke of Burgundy
Sibling
Princess Élisabeth of France
Child
Princess Sophie of France
Child
Marie Thérèse of France
Father
Louis, Dauphin of France
Sibling
Louis XVIII of France

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Questions people ask

How old was Louis XVI of France when they died?

Louis XVI of France died aged 38.

When is Louis XVI of France’s birthday?

Louis XVI of France’s recorded birthday is August 23.

Where was Louis XVI of France born?

Louis XVI of France was born in Palace of Versailles.

When did Louis XVI of France die?

Louis XVI of France died on January 21, 1793.