Accession of Louis XVI
- When
- 1774
- Where
- France
- Episodes
- 2
Louis XVI ascended to the French throne on 10 May 1774 following the death of his paternal grandfather, Louis XV. At nineteen years old, he succeeded to the crown of France and Navarre, ending Louis XV's nearly 59-year reign.
Episodes
- Death of Louis XV
Louis XV died at 3:15 AM on 10 May 1774, ending his nearly 59-year reign as King of France.
- Accession of Louis XVI
Louis XVI became King of France and Navarre on 10 May 1774, succeeding his paternal grandfather Louis XV.
Background and detail
Background. Louis XV, known as Louis the Beloved, was King of France from 1 September 1715 until his death in 1774. Historians have generally criticized his reign, maintaining that his incompetence and extravagance weakened France, depleted the treasury, discredited the absolute monarchy, and diminished the country's international reputation. Louis XVI, born Louis-Auguste on 23 August 1754, was the grandson who succeeded him on 10 May 1774.
Accession. Louis XV died in the early morning of 10 May 1774. Louis XVI, who was nineteen years old at the time, immediately became King of France and Navarre. This transition marked the end of Louis XV's era and the beginning of Louis XVI's reign.
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