Louis XVI - The Last King of France (1754 - 1793)

Louis XVI, born in 1754, ascended to the throne of France in 1774, inheriting a kingdom plagued by financial crisis and social unrest. His reign was marked by numerous challenges, including the French Revolution, a period of radical social and political upheaval. Despite attempts at reform, Louis XVI's inability to address the grievances of the people led to his eventual downfall. In 1793, he was convicted of treason by the National Convention and executed by guillotine, marking the end of the French monarchy and the beginning of a new era in French history. His execution symbolized the culmination of the revolution and the shift towards republican ideals in France.