LOUIS XVIW

(1755-1824), king of France; younger bro. of Louis XVI.; fled from France during Revolution, 1791; established headquarters at Coblenz, became leader of anti-revolutionary party; declared himself regent, 1793, king, 1795; life marked by travels and plots; served with Condé, 1796; subsequently lived at Blanckenberg, Mittau, Warsaw and in England; refused to abdicate in Napoleon’s favor. After latter’s defeat, 1814, Bourbons were restored to throne of France, and L. returned to Paris as king promised to grant constitution; fled on Napoleon’s return; again restored, 1815; soon dismi ed Talleyrand and Fouché; confided affairs to Decazes and Richelieu.