King Louis XVI Is Beheaded

In 1792 King Louis XVI was tried before the National Convention, where he was found guilty of having conspired against the liberty of the nation. In January of 1793 he was put to death by the Guillotine.

News of the death of the king was received with great joy and celebration throughout Paris, and throughout France. This was seen as a great moment, and as a guarantee that the revolution would now go forward.