Death of Louis XVI
The appeal against Louis death sentence is turned down
Role range: 1793-1799 – 1774-1792
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Louis XVI Biography and Timeline — Page 8
Follow Louis XVI through 294 dated historical records for France.
Louis XVI, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
294Distinct records
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1793–1793Years on this page
1793
Death of Louis XVI
The appeal against Louis death sentence is turned down.
Role range: 1793-1799 – 1774-1792
Execution
The appeal against Louis death sentence is turned down
Role range: 1793-1799 – 1774-1792
Reprieve Rejected
The Convention rejected a proposed delay in carrying out the death sentence imposed on Louis XVI.
Role range: 1793-1799 – 1774-1792
Final Meeting with Family
Louis XVI met his family for the final time on the evening before his execution.
Role range: 1793-1799 – 1774-1792
Sentence Announced
A Convention delegation informed Louis XVI that his death sentence would be carried out the following day.
Role range: 1793-1799 – 1774-1792
Burial at Madeleine Cemetery
After the execution, Louis XVI's remains were buried in the Madeleine Cemetery in Paris.
Role range: 1793-1799 – 1774-1792
Final Religious Service
Louis XVI attended a final religious service in the Temple before being taken to the place of execution.
Role range: 1793-1799 – 1774-1792
Journey to Place de la Revolution
Louis XVI was transported under heavy guard from the Temple to the Place de la Revolution.
Role range: 1793-1799 – 1774-1792
Death of Louis XVI
Louis XVI was sent to the giuillotine in the Place de la Revolution, now the Place de la Concorde.
Role range: 1793-1799 – 1774-1792
Death of Louis XVI
Sent to the giuillotine in the Place de la Revolution, now the Place de la Concorde
Role range: 1793-1799 – 1774-1792
Execution
Sent to the giuillotine in the Place de la Revolution, now the Place de la Concorde
Role range: 1793-1799 – 1774-1792
Trial
Tried & found guilty before the Convention
Role range: 1793-1799 – 1774-1792
Trial
Tried and found guilty before the Convention.
Role range: 1793-1799 – 1774-1792
Records, sources and methodology
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