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Louis XVIII (Louis Stanislas Xavier; 17 November 1755 – 16 September 1824), known as the Desired (French: le Désiré), was King of France from 1814 to 1824, except for a brief interruption during the Hundred Days in 1815.
Louis XVIII (born Nov. 17, 1755, Versailles, Fr.—died Sept. 16, 1824, Paris) was the king of France by title from 1795 and in fact from 1814 to 1824, except for the interruption of the Hundred Days, during which Napoleon attempted to recapture his empire.
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Learn about the life and reign of Louis XVIII, the grandson of Louis XV and brother of Louis XVI, who became King of France in 1814 after the fall of Napoleon. Discover his traces and representation in Versailles, the palace of his ancestors and his birthplace.
Louis XVIII (17 November 1755 – 16 September 1824) was King of France from April 1814 to March 1815 and again from July 1815 to September 1824. He became king with the Bourbon Restoration of the monarchy after the overthrow of Napoleon I.
Learn about Louis XVIII, the brother of Louis XVI and the king of France from 1795 to 1824. Find out how he returned to power after Napoleon's defeat, issued a constitutional charter, and faced political challenges.
May 29, 2018 · Learn about Louis XVIII, the king of France who ruled after Napoleon I and tried to reconcile the Old Regime and the Revolution. Find out his biography, his reforms, his exiles, and his legacy.
Bourbon Restoration, (1814–30) in France, the period that began when Napoleon I abdicated and the Bourbon monarchs were restored to the throne. The First Restoration occurred when Napoleon fell from power and Louis XVIII became king.
