The Answer Is Always Louis (II) Quiz

Answer: Louis XVIII

Louis XVIII (1755-1824) was also known as Louis the Desired. He reigned as King of France from 1814-1824 except for the Napoleon's return to France during the Hundred Days in 1815. In comparison with his Bourbon predecessors, Louis reigned as a constitutional monarch rather than an absolutist one.

He generally did not attempt to turn back many of the gains of the French Revolution and accepted its reforms. In comparison to his royal and imperial successors, Louis managed to remain king until his death.

Answer: Louis XI

Louis XI (1423-1483) was also known as the Prudent. During his reign (1461-1483), he was also known as "the Universal Spider". He was able to limit the powers of the nobility and followed a prudent fiscal policy. During his reign, England renounced its claims to several French territories. His network of postal relays is seen as a precursor to the modern French postal service.

Answer: Louis XIX

Louis Antoine of France, Duke of Angoulême (1775-1844) was the elder son of King Charles X of France. When Charles abdicated in 1830, there was a period of about 20 minutes before Louis also signed the abdication document. Some have argued that he was technically king for those 20 minutes and should be considered Louis XIX. Previous to his father's reign, Louis served in the army under his uncle, Louis XVIII.

Answer: Louis XX

Louis Alphonse de Bourbon (born 1974) is considered a pretender to the French throne. He is a descended of Philippe, a grandson of Louis XIV, who gave up his claim to the French throne to become King of Spain. Louis became the representative of the Legitimist claim to the French throne after the death of his father in 1989.

His eldest child was born in Miami and the following three children were born in New York City.

Answer: Louis XVI

Louis XVI (1754-1793) reigned from 1774 to 1792. Before the French Revolution, Louis and his ministers attempted some reforms, which were generally opposed by the nobility. Once the Revolution began, Louis was generally seen as too conservative and indecisive. Gradually losing public support, Louis lost his royal status as the monarchy was abolished. Louis would be executed by the guillotine several months later, the first king in French history to die via execution.

Answer: Louis XII

Louis XII (1462-1515) was proclaimed "The Father of His People" by the Estates General of 1506. During his reign (1498-1515). Louis was used as a case study in "The Prince" by Niccolo Machiavelli. Louis conquered Milan and attempted to also take Naples, but was unable to keep it. Compared to some other kings, Louis did not generally attempt to limit the privileges of the nobility.

Answer: Louis XV

Louis XV (1710-1774), known as the Beloved, reigned as king from 1715 to 1774. During his rule, France lost the colonies of Canada and Louisiana. The Duchy of Lorraine and the Corsican Republic were added to France's territory. Historians are often critical of his reign, referring to corruption and financial problems.

Answer: Louis XIII

Louis XIII (1601-1643), known as the Just, ruled from 1610 to 1643. Those who are familiar with "The Three Musketeers" will recognize Louis and his minister Cardinal Richelieu as secondary characters. Conflict with the Huguenots and with Habsburg Spain marked his reign. Louis also popularized the use of wigs amongst upper-class Europeans in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Answer: Louis XVII

Louis XVII (1785-1795) became "king" at a time when the revolutionary government had abolished the monarchy. Supporters of the Bourbons, however, considered his reign to last for two plus years (1793-1795). He, along with the rest of his family, was imprisoned beginning in 1792. Louis was separated from his family beginning in mid-1793.

In the nineteenth century, several claimants appeared and each said he was the Dauphin, but all were false.

Answer: Louis XIV

Louis XIV (1638-1715), known as Louis the Great and the Sun King, had one of the longest reigns in world history at 72 years (1643-1715). His royal palace at Versailles is one of the most famous in the world. Amnog acts he was known for was the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, ending toleration of French Protestants. During his reign, taxation was able to reduce France's debt.