Louis XVIII

Louis XVIII was the king of France from 1814 to 1824, with a brief interruption during Napoleon's reign. After Napoleon's defeat, Louis was restored to the throne, representing a return to monarchy. He sought to balance traditional royal authority with some reforms, accepting a constitutional framework that limited his power. His reign was marked by efforts to reconcile revolutionary changes with monarchical stability, and he faced challenges from both royalists wanting a stronger monarchy and liberals pushing for more reform. Louis XVIII's rule helped establish a constitutional monarchy in France that lasted until the 20th century.