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Death of Louis XV
- When
- 10 May 1774
- Where
- France
- Part of
- Accession of Louis XVI
Louis XV died at 3:15 AM on 10 May 1774, ending his nearly 59-year reign as King of France.
The King died in the early morning hours with his daughters Adélaïde, Victoire, Sophie, and Louise present at his bedside. His death concluded a reign that historians often criticize for weakening the state and depleting the treasury.
Sources
- Louis XV Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
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