Louis XVI’s death, after an 18-year reign and a fateful flight from French revolutionaries, came by guillotine on Jan. 21, 1793, and brought an end to more than 1,000 years of French monarchy.

More than 200 years ago, France's King Louis XVI was killed (along with his wife, Marie Antoinette) via guillotine, and legend has it someone used a handkerchief to soak up the king's blood, then ...

Gentlemen, I am innocent of everything of which I am accused,” said Louis XVI. “I hope that my blood may cement the good fortune of the French.” ...

RELICS OF LOUIS XVI. Share full article. Nov. 21, 1881. Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from November 21, 1881, Page 2 Buy Reprints. View on ...

Even the opulent King Louis XVI, fonder of hunting and locksmithing ... in '89, believe they would have lasted so long, nor have cost so much blood." Support Provided by: Learn More. Now Streaming ...