The Last Will and Testament of Lewis XVI
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Title
The Last Will and Testament of Lewis XVI
Description
"This solemn and deeply personal document was composed by King Louis XVI while imprisoned in the Temple. In it, Louis reflects on his faith, appeals for forgiveness, and expresses a desire for peace and unity among the French people, even as the Revolution he once ruled over now condemned him.
The testament is notable for its tone of humility and religious conviction. Louis affirms his Catholic beliefs, pardons those responsible for his downfall, and entrusts the care of his family to divine providence. Though politically powerless by the time of its writing, the document sought to preserve the dignity of monarchy and present the king as a martyr-like figure in the face of revolutionary justice."
~ Description by Mady Geiler, 2025
The testament is notable for its tone of humility and religious conviction. Louis affirms his Catholic beliefs, pardons those responsible for his downfall, and entrusts the care of his family to divine providence. Though politically powerless by the time of its writing, the document sought to preserve the dignity of monarchy and present the king as a martyr-like figure in the face of revolutionary justice."
~ Description by Mady Geiler, 2025
Identifier
DC137.08 .L37 1793
Contributor
G. Polidori
Language
English and Italian