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Louis XVII

American  

noun

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


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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One of the events most amazing to him was the resignation of Simon from his post of tutor to Louis XVII, and the young king's solitary confinement.

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

But in that case, as I have told you, we must go back further than '93, and our tears must begin before Louis XVII.

From Les Misérables by Hapgood, Isabel Florence

Because the dauphin who died in the Temple prison was Louis XVII.

From Lazarre by Catherwood, Mary Hartwell

Take, for instance, this case of the little Dauphin, Louis XVII.

From First and Last by Belloc, Hilaire

You forget the caricature of buried royalty, the so-called King Louis XVII.

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

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