King Louis XVI was born on August 23, 1754 in the palace of Versailles, France to Louis, Dauphin and Marie-Josephs. Louis married the 14 year old Habsburg Archduchess Maria Antonia. They had four children together Marie-Therese, Louis-Joseph, Louis-Charles and Sophie-Beatrix but only one survive past childhood. Louis grew up strong and healthy, even though he was very shy. He enjoyed physical activities such as hunting and wrestling and from a early age it became a life-long hobby.
Louis XVI lost his grandfather at the aged of 20 which made him become king on May 10, 1774. During his reign as king, Louis focused on religious and foreign policies. On the home front in France, he wanted to decree that non-Catholics be allowed to publicly
Louis XVI lost his grandfather at the aged of 20 which made him become king on May 10, 1774. During his reign as king, Louis focused on religious and foreign policies. On the home front in France, he wanted to decree that non-Catholics be allowed to publicly