When was Louis XVI born and where did he enter the world?
Louis-Auguste de France entered the world on the 23rd of August 1754 within the Palace of Versailles. He was the second surviving son of Louis, Dauphin of France, and Maria Josepha of Saxony.
Questions about Louis XVI
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What caused the financial crisis that destabilized the monarchy before 1789?
The war cost 1,066 million livres financed entirely through high-interest loans without raising new taxes. This intervention deepened national debt while failing to recover lost territories like Canada or India.
Where were the remains of Louis XVI transferred between 1815 and 1826?
His remains were transferred to Basilica of St Denis between 1815 and 1826. The city of Louisville Kentucky bears his name honoring French aid during American Revolution.
Who helped organize the escape plan for Louis XVI in June 1791?
Axel von Fersen helped organize the journey though Louis held reservations about depending on foreign assistance. The royal family was arrested at Varennes-en-Argonne shortly after the alert.