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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Example Sentences

In an instant, it is said, the prophet recognised him as the person he had seen in his second vision as Louis XVII.

From Tales for Young and Old by Various

We now come to your conspiracy number three, to your Deus ex machina, the so-called Louis XVII.

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

What have they done for Louis XVII, for the Queen, or for Madame Elizabeth?

From War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo, graf

And," cried Toulan, "since I am sure of the assistance of the noble Doctor Naudin, I say, we will free him, the son of our Queen Marie Antoinette, the young King Louis XVII.

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

Lord Hood takes possession of Toulon, by agreement with the chief men and inhabitants of the city, in the name of Louis XVII.

From Historical Epochs of the French Revolution With The Judgment And Execution Of Louis XVI., King Of France And A List Of The Members Of The National Convention, Who Voted For And Against His Death by Randolph, Francis