When was Louis XVIII born?

Louis XVIII was born on 17 November 1755 in Palace of Versailles.

What positions has Louis XVIII held?

Positions held by Louis XVIII include: King of the French (1815–1824); French co-prince of Andorra (1815–1824); French co-prince of Andorra (1814–1815); King of the French (1814–1815); Grand Master of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem (1772–1791).

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Louis XVIII

King of France and Navarre from 1814 to 1815 and from 1815 to 1824 (1755-1824)

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Louis XVIII, known as the Desired, was King of France from 1814 to 1824, except for a brief interruption during the Hundred Days in 1815. Before his reign, he spent 23 years in exile from France beginning in 1791, during the French Revolution and the First French Empire.

Quick facts

Born: 17 November 1755 wd
Place of birth: Palace of Versailles wd
Died: 16 September 1824 wd
Place of death: Tuileries Palace wd
Citizenship: Kingdom of France wd
Occupation: politician wd
Spouse: Princess Marie Joséphine, Countess of Provence wd

Positions held wd

King of the French (8 July 1815 – 16 September 1824)
French co-prince of Andorra (8 July 1815 – 16 September 1824)
French co-prince of Andorra (30 May 1814 – 20 March 1815)
King of the French (6 April 1814 – 20 March 1815)
Grand Master of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem (1772–1791)
count of Provence (since 1755)
Duke of Anjou

Awards wd

Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit
Knight of the Order of Saint Michael
Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece (1767)
Order of the Black Eagle
Order of Saint Anna, 1st class
Order of St. Andrew
Grand Master of the Legion of Honour
Grand Cross of the Sash of the Three Orders
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem
Order of Saint Louis
Décoration du Lys
Knight of the Garter (1814)
Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary
Knight of the Order of the Elephant (1818)

Questions

When was Louis XVIII born?: Louis XVIII was born on 17 November 1755 in Palace of Versailles.
What positions has Louis XVIII held?: Positions held by Louis XVIII include: King of the French (1815–1824); French co-prince of Andorra (1815–1824); French co-prince of Andorra (1814–1815); King of the French (1814–1815); Grand Master of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem (1772–1791).

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