Louis XVI (successor)

Louis XVI was the King of France from 1774 until 1792, during a tumultuous period leading to the French Revolution. Known for his indecisiveness and inability to address the country's financial troubles, his reign saw growing discontent among the populace. He attempted various reforms, but resistance from the nobility and widespread poverty made these efforts ineffective. In 1792, he was deposed and later executed by guillotine in 1793, symbolizing the end of absolute monarchy in France and the rise of revolutionary ideals. His reign and downfall illustrate the clash between the monarchy and the demands for liberty and equality.