Louis XVI21 June 1791
Louis XVI was detained at Varennes after local officials and citizens prevented the royal party from continuing toward Montmedy.
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Louis XVI was detained at Varennes after local officials and citizens prevented the royal party from continuing toward Montmedy.
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