Louis XVIII - Biography

Louis XVIII, also known as Louis XVIII Stanislas Xavier was born November 17, 1755 in Versailles, and died on September 16, 1824 in the Tuileries Palace in Paris. He was King of France and Navarre from 1814 to 1824. He was Count of Provence (1755), Duke of Anjou, Count of Maine, Perche and Senonches and Peer of France (1771), Duke of Alençon and Peer of France (1774), Duke of Brunoy and Peer of France (1775).

After the execution of his brother, Louis XVI, Louis XVIII declared himself regent for his nephew Louis XVII. After the death of the young boy he claimed the title of king. Louis’ chances of being able to exercise the office were slim as long as Napoleon Bonaparte was able to stay in power. After Bonaparte was overthrown by the Allies in 1814, the constitutional monarchy was restored under Louis XVIII. When Napoleon returned to power again in 1815, Louis had to flee again. Only after Napoleon was finally defeated could he return.

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Arcangelo Corelli - Concerti Grossi, Op. 6 - Concerto no. 8 in G minor
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