Louis XVI of France
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Louis XVI of France
Summary
Louis XVI of France is a human[1]. He was born in Palace of Versailles[2]. He was born on August 23, 1754[3]. He passed away in place de la Concorde[4]. He died on January 21, 1793[5]. He worked as a politician[6], ruler[7], art collector[8], and monarch[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Louis XVI of France's place of birth was Palace of Versailles[2].
- Louis XVI of France passed away in place de la Concorde[4].
- Louis XVI of France was born on August 23, 1754[3].
- Louis XVI of France was born on August 23, 1754[11].
- Louis XVI of France died on January 21, 1793[5].
- Burial took place at Basilica of Saint-Denis[12].
- Burial took place at Madeleine Cemetery[13].
- Louis XVI of France's father was Louis, Dauphin of France[14].
- Louis XVI of France's mother was Marie Josèphe of Saxony[15].
- Among Louis XVI of France's spouses was Marie Antoinette[16].
- A child of Louis XVI of France was Marie Thérèse of France[17].
- A child of Louis XVI of France was Louis Joseph, Dauphin of France[18].
- A child of Louis XVI of France was Louis XVII of France[19].
- A child of Louis XVI of France was Princess Sophie of France[20].
- Louis XVI of France held citizenship in France[21].
- French was Louis XVI of France's native language[22].
- Louis XVI of France worked as a politician[6].
- Louis XVI of France worked as a ruler[7].
- Louis XVI of France worked as an art collector[8].
- Louis XVI of France worked as a monarch[9].
- Louis XVI of France held the position of King of France and Navarre[23].
- Louis XVI of France held the position of King of the French[24].
- Louis XVI of France held the position of French co-prince of Andorra[25].
- Louis XVI of France held the position of Grand Master of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem[26].
- Louis XVI of France received the Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Palace of Versailles[2], Louis XVI of France… Recorded date of birth include August 23, 1754[3]. His father was Louis, Dauphin of France[14]. His mother was Marie Josèphe of Saxony[15]. French was his native language[22].
Education
Studied under Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay[28], a homme de lettres[29], 1741–1777[30], of France[31], awarded the Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[32] and Claude-François Lysarde de Radonvilliers[33], a teacher[34], 1710–1789[35], of France[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], ruler[7], art collector[8], and monarch[9]. Positions held include King of France and Navarre[23], a noble title[37], in Kingdom of France[38], founded in 1610[39]; King of the French[24], a noble title[40], in France[41], founded in 1791[42]; French co-prince of Andorra[25], a position[43], in Andorra[44], founded in 1278[45]; and Grand Master of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem[26].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[27], a grade of an order[46], in Kingdom of France[47]; Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[48], a grade of an order[49], in Kingdom of France[50]; and Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[51], a grade of an order[52].
Personal Life
Among Louis XVI of France's spouses was Marie Antoinette[16]. Children include Marie Thérèse of France[17], an aristocrat[53], 1778–1851[54], of France[55]; Louis Joseph, Dauphin of France[18], an aristocrat[56], 1781–1789[57], of France[58], awarded the Order of the Holy Spirit[59]; Louis XVII of France[19], a royalty[60], 1785–1795[61], of France[62], awarded the Order of the Holy Spirit[63]; and Princess Sophie of France[20], an aristocrat[64], 1786–1787[65], of Kingdom of France[66], awarded the Order of the Starry Cross[67]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[68].
Death and Burial
Louis XVI of France died on January 21, 1793[5]. He passed away in place de la Concorde[4]. The cause of death was decapitation by guillotine[69]. Recorded place of burial include Basilica of Saint-Denis[12] and Madeleine Cemetery[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Louis XVI of France include place de la Concorde[70], a square[71], in France[72], founded in 1772[73]; Louisburg[74], a town in the United States[75], in United States[76], founded in 1779[77]; Louis XVI style[78], an architectural style[79]; Louisville[80], a city in the United States[81], in United States[82], founded in 1778[83]; and square Louis-XVI[84], an urban park[85], in France[86].
Why It Matters
Louis XVI of France has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[87]
Entities named for him include place de la Concorde[70], a square[71], in France[72], founded in 1772[73]; Louisburg[74], a town in the United States[75], in United States[76], founded in 1779[77]; Louis XVI style[78], an architectural style[79]; Louisville[80], a city in the United States[81], in United States[82], founded in 1778[83]; and square Louis-XVI[84], an urban park[85], in France[86].
FAQs
Where was Louis XVI of France born?
Born in Palace of Versailles[2], Louis XVI of France…
Where did Louis XVI of France die?
Louis XVI of France passed away in place de la Concorde[4].
Who were Louis XVI of France's parents?
Louis XVI of France's father was Louis, Dauphin of France[14]. Louis XVI of France's mother was Marie Josèphe of Saxony[15].
Who was Louis XVI of France married to?
Louis XVI of France's spouses include Marie Antoinette[16].
What did Louis XVI of France do for work?
Louis XVI of France worked as politician[6], ruler[7], art collector[8], and monarch[9].
What awards did Louis XVI of France receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[27], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[48], and Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[51].