Louis XVI was the King of France from 1774 until 1792. He was born in 1754 and became king at a young age. His reign was marked by financial troubles and social unrest, which eventually led to the French Revolution. Louis XVI struggled to implement reforms and faced criticism from the growing middle class and revolutionary groups. In 1792, the monarchy was abolished, and Louis XVI was arrested. He was tried for treason and ultimately executed by guillotine in 1793. His death symbolized the end of absolute monarchy in France and the rise of a new political order, paving the way for the Republic.