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Qui était le roi de France au moment de la Révolution française ?Who was King of France at the time of the French Revolution?

Answer

Louis XVILouis XVI

Explanation

Louis XVI was King of France in 1789. He was guillotined in January 1793.

Source: Livret du citoyen (ministère de l'Intérieur)Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

Louis XIVLouis XIV
Henri IVHenri IV
Louis XVILouis XVI (Correct answer)
François IerFrançois I

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