Louis XVII

American  

noun

1. Louis Charles of France, 1785–95, titular king of France 1793–95 (son of Louis XVI).

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Louis XVII British  

noun

1. 1785–95, titular king of France (1793–95) during the Revolution, after the execution of his father Louis XVI; he died in prison

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Louis XVII

And do you want to make your manikin, Louis XVII.,

From Marie Antoinette and Her Son by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)

This was in recognition of the invaluable services they had all rendered in the escape of Louis XVII.

From When a Cobbler Ruled a King by Seaman, Augusta Huiell

At Toulon, in fact, the insurgents acclaimed Louis XVII.

From The Psychology of Revolution by Le Bon, Gustave

The magician's wand, which you are keeping concealed, is called Louis XVII.

From Marie Antoinette and Her Son by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)

And hold! that is not all, either; why have you just questioned me and talked to me about Louis XVII.?

From Les Misérables by Hapgood, Isabel Florence