Probably one of the nicest person to ever occupy the throne of France. Over 6 feet tall, shy, well-read (he read books in English), good humored, no mistresses. He is best remembered, of course, for his end on the scaffold. He is less remembered for his decision to help the Insurgents that led to the foundation of the USA. read more
Louis XVI was the third son of Louis, Dauphin of France and grandson of Louis XV of France. His mother, Marie-Josephe of Saxony, was the daughter of Frederick Augustus II of Saxony, also the King of Poland. read more