May 10, 1774
Louis XVI becomes king of France at age 19
Louis XVI succeeded his grandfather Louis XV in 1774 inheriting a deeply indebted government; reforms by Turgot and others were blocked by the parlements.
May 10, 1774
Louis XVI succeeded his grandfather Louis XV in 1774 inheriting a deeply indebted government; reforms by Turgot and others were blocked by the parlements.